Add 6/28 and 16/49
6/28 + 16/49 is 53/98.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
16/49 = 16 × 4/49 × 4 = 64/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 64/196 = 42 + 64/196 = 106/196 - 106/196 simplified gives 53/98
- So, 6/28 + 16/49 = 53/98
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