Add 4/28 and 4/49
4/28 + 4/49 is 11/49.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 7/28 × 7 = 28/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
4/49 = 4 × 4/49 × 4 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
28/196 + 16/196 = 28 + 16/196 = 44/196 - 44/196 simplified gives 11/49
- So, 4/28 + 4/49 = 11/49
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