Add 81/14 and 6/49
1st number: 5 11/14, 2nd number: 6/49
81/14 + 6/49 is 579/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
81/14 = 81 × 7/14 × 7 = 567/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
6/49 = 6 × 2/49 × 2 = 12/98 - Add the two like fractions:
567/98 + 12/98 = 567 + 12/98 = 579/98 - So, 81/14 + 6/49 = 579/98
In mixed form: 589/98
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