Add 49/35 and 7/28
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 7/28
49/35 + 7/28 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 35/140 = 196 + 35/140 = 231/140 - 231/140 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 49/35 + 7/28 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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