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Add 28/4 and 4/49

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 4/49

28/4 + 4/49 is 347/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    28/4 = 28 × 49/4 × 49 = 1372/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    4/49 = 4 × 4/49 × 4 = 16/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/196 + 16/196 = 1372 + 16/196 = 1388/196
  5. 1388/196 simplified gives 347/49
  6. So, 28/4 + 4/49 = 347/49
    In mixed form: 74/49

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