Add 35/28 and 3/49
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 3/49
35/28 + 3/49 is 257/196.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 7/28 × 7 = 245/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196 - Add the two like fractions:
245/196 + 12/196 = 245 + 12/196 = 257/196 - So, 35/28 + 3/49 = 257/196
In mixed form: 161/196
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