Add 5/3 and 49/28
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 21/28
5/3 + 49/28 is 41/12.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 147/84 = 140 + 147/84 = 287/84 - 287/84 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 5/3 + 49/28 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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