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Add 80/6 and 27/49

1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 27/49

80/6 + 27/49 is 2041/147.

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,
    80/6 = 80 × 49/6 × 49 = 3920/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/294 + 162/294 = 3920 + 162/294 = 4082/294
  5. 4082/294 simplified gives 2041/147
  6. So, 80/6 + 27/49 = 2041/147
    In mixed form: 13130/147

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