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Add 42/28 and 24/49

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 24/49

42/28 + 24/49 is 195/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/196 + 96/196 = 294 + 96/196 = 390/196
  5. 390/196 simplified gives 195/98
  6. So, 42/28 + 24/49 = 195/98
    In mixed form: 197/98

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