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Add 8/6 and 8/49

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 8/49

8/6 + 8/49 is 220/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    8/49 = 8 × 6/49 × 6 = 48/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/294 + 48/294 = 392 + 48/294 = 440/294
  5. 440/294 simplified gives 220/147
  6. So, 8/6 + 8/49 = 220/147
    In mixed form: 173/147

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