Add 2/28 and 1/49
2/28 + 1/49 is 9/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
1/49 = 1 × 4/49 × 4 = 4/196 - Add the two like fractions:
14/196 + 4/196 = 14 + 4/196 = 18/196 - 18/196 simplified gives 9/98
- So, 2/28 + 1/49 = 9/98
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