Add 49/28 and 10/3
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 3 1/3
49/28 + 10/3 is 61/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/3 = 10 × 28/3 × 28 = 280/84 - Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 280/84 = 147 + 280/84 = 427/84 - 427/84 simplified gives 61/12
- So, 49/28 + 10/3 = 61/12
In mixed form: 51/12
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