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Add 6/28 and 3/49

6/28 + 3/49 is 27/98.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/196 + 12/196 = 42 + 12/196 = 54/196
  5. 54/196 simplified gives 27/98
  6. So, 6/28 + 3/49 = 27/98

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