Add 1/2 and 28/49
1/2 + 28/49 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
1/2 = 1 × 49/2 × 49 = 49/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
28/49 = 28 × 2/49 × 2 = 56/98 - Add the two like fractions:
49/98 + 56/98 = 49 + 56/98 = 105/98 - 105/98 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 1/2 + 28/49 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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