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Add 14/28 and 42/49

14/28 + 42/49 is 19/14.

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,
    42/49 = 42 × 4/49 × 4 = 168/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/196 + 168/196 = 98 + 168/196 = 266/196
  5. 266/196 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 14/28 + 42/49 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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