Add 49/28 and 14/25
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 14/25
49/28 + 14/25 is 231/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
14/25 = 14 × 28/25 × 28 = 392/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/700 + 392/700 = 1225 + 392/700 = 1617/700 - 1617/700 simplified gives 231/100
- So, 49/28 + 14/25 = 231/100
In mixed form: 231/100
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