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Add 14/28 and 18/49

14/28 + 18/49 is 85/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    14/28 = 14 × 7/28 × 7 = 98/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    18/49 = 18 × 4/49 × 4 = 72/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/196 + 72/196 = 98 + 72/196 = 170/196
  5. 170/196 simplified gives 85/98
  6. So, 14/28 + 18/49 = 85/98

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