Add 49/28 and 1/3, Solve 1 21/28 + 1/3 as a fraction

Add 49/28 and 1/3

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 1/3

49/28 + 1/3 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84
Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 28/84 = 147 + 28/84 = 175/84
175/84 simplified gives 25/12
So, 49/28 + 1/3 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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