Add 49/3 and 1/28
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 1/28
49/3 + 1/28 is 1375/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
49/3 = 49 × 28/3 × 28 = 1372/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/84 + 3/84 = 1372 + 3/84 = 1375/84 - So, 49/3 + 1/28 = 1375/84
In mixed form: 1631/84
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