Add 3/49 and 28/8, Solve 3/49 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 3/49 and 28/8

1^st number: 3/49, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

3/49 + 28/8 is 349/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
28/8 = 28 × 49/8 × 49 = 1372/392
Add the two like fractions:
24/392 + 1372/392 = 24 + 1372/392 = 1396/392
1396/392 simplified gives 349/98
So, 3/49 + 28/8 = 349/98
In mixed form: 355/98

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