Add 3/28 and 45/49
3/28 + 45/49 is 201/196.
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,
3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
45/49 = 45 × 4/49 × 4 = 180/196 - Add the two like fractions:
21/196 + 180/196 = 21 + 180/196 = 201/196 - So, 3/28 + 45/49 = 201/196
In mixed form: 15/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/28+45/49 3/28+90/49 3/56+45/49 3/28+45/98 9/28+45/49 3/84+45/49 15/28+45/49 21/28+45/49