Add 54/28 and 1/49
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1/49
54/28 + 1/49 is 191/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
1/49 = 1 × 4/49 × 4 = 4/196 - Add the two like fractions:
378/196 + 4/196 = 378 + 4/196 = 382/196 - 382/196 simplified gives 191/98
- So, 54/28 + 1/49 = 191/98
In mixed form: 193/98
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