Add 49/3 and 14/28
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 14/28
49/3 + 14/28 is 101/6.
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,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/84 + 42/84 = 1372 + 42/84 = 1414/84 - 1414/84 simplified gives 101/6
- So, 49/3 + 14/28 = 101/6
In mixed form: 165/6
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