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