Add 2/28 and 6/49
2/28 + 6/49 is 19/98.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 4/49 × 4 = 24/196 - Add the two like fractions:
14/196 + 24/196 = 14 + 24/196 = 38/196 - 38/196 simplified gives 19/98
- So, 2/28 + 6/49 = 19/98
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