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Add 54/28 and 4/49

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 4/49

54/28 + 4/49 is 197/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    4/49 = 4 × 4/49 × 4 = 16/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/196 + 16/196 = 378 + 16/196 = 394/196
  5. 394/196 simplified gives 197/98
  6. So, 54/28 + 4/49 = 197/98
    In mixed form: 21/98

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