Add 49/28 and 4/6, Solve 1 21/28 + 4/6 as a fraction

Add 49/28 and 4/6

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 4/6

49/28 + 4/6 is 29/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84
Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 56/84 = 147 + 56/84 = 203/84
203/84 simplified gives 29/12
So, 49/28 + 4/6 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12

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