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Add 5/4 and 21/49

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 21/49

5/4 + 21/49 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/196 + 84/196 = 245 + 84/196 = 329/196
  5. 329/196 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 5/4 + 21/49 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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