Add 5/2 and 28/49, Solve 2 1/2 + 28/49 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 28/49

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 28/49

5/2 + 28/49 is 43/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
5/2 = 5 × 49/2 × 49 = 245/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
28/49 = 28 × 2/49 × 2 = 56/98
Add the two like fractions:
245/98 + 56/98 = 245 + 56/98 = 301/98
301/98 simplified gives 43/14
So, 5/2 + 28/49 = 43/14
In mixed form: 31/14

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