Add 3/28 and 9/49
3/28 + 9/49 is 57/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196 - Add the two like fractions:
21/196 + 36/196 = 21 + 36/196 = 57/196 - So, 3/28 + 9/49 = 57/196
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