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Add 28/3 and 8/49

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 8/49

28/3 + 8/49 is 1396/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    28/3 = 28 × 49/3 × 49 = 1372/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    8/49 = 8 × 3/49 × 3 = 24/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/147 + 24/147 = 1372 + 24/147 = 1396/147
  5. So, 28/3 + 8/49 = 1396/147
    In mixed form: 973/147

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