Add 4/5 and 28/49
4/5 + 28/49 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
4/5 = 4 × 49/5 × 49 = 196/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
28/49 = 28 × 5/49 × 5 = 140/245 - Add the two like fractions:
196/245 + 140/245 = 196 + 140/245 = 336/245 - 336/245 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 4/5 + 28/49 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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