Add 28/9 and 12/49, Solve 3 1/9 + 12/49 as a fraction

Add 28/9 and 12/49

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 12/49

28/9 + 12/49 is 1480/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
28/9 = 28 × 49/9 × 49 = 1372/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441
Add the two like fractions:
1372/441 + 108/441 = 1372 + 108/441 = 1480/441
So, 28/9 + 12/49 = 1480/441
In mixed form: 3157/441

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