Add 14/4 and 49/3
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 16 1/3
14/4 + 49/3 is 119/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
49/3 = 49 × 4/3 × 4 = 196/12 - Add the two like fractions:
42/12 + 196/12 = 42 + 196/12 = 238/12 - 238/12 simplified gives 119/6
- So, 14/4 + 49/3 = 119/6
In mixed form: 195/6
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