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Add 3/4 and 28/49

3/4 + 28/49 is 37/28.

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,
    3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    28/49 = 28 × 4/49 × 4 = 112/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/196 + 112/196 = 147 + 112/196 = 259/196
  5. 259/196 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 3/4 + 28/49 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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