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Add 49/6 and 9/28

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 9/28

49/6 + 9/28 is 713/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    49/6 = 49 × 14/6 × 14 = 686/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/84 + 27/84 = 686 + 27/84 = 713/84
  5. So, 49/6 + 9/28 = 713/84
    In mixed form: 841/84

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