Add 32/28 and 9/49
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 9/49
32/28 + 9/49 is 65/49.
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,
32/28 = 32 × 7/28 × 7 = 224/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196 - Add the two like fractions:
224/196 + 36/196 = 224 + 36/196 = 260/196 - 260/196 simplified gives 65/49
- So, 32/28 + 9/49 = 65/49
In mixed form: 116/49
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