Add 28/6 and 36/49
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 36/49
28/6 + 36/49 is 794/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
28/6 = 28 × 49/6 × 49 = 1372/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
36/49 = 36 × 6/49 × 6 = 216/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/294 + 216/294 = 1372 + 216/294 = 1588/294 - 1588/294 simplified gives 794/147
- So, 28/6 + 36/49 = 794/147
In mixed form: 559/147
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