Add 49/28 and 2/9, Solve 1 21/28 + 2/9 as a fraction

Add 49/28 and 2/9

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 2/9

49/28 + 2/9 is 71/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 56/252 = 441 + 56/252 = 497/252
497/252 simplified gives 71/36
So, 49/28 + 2/9 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36

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