Add 72/28 and 3/49
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 3/49
72/28 + 3/49 is 129/49.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196 - Add the two like fractions:
504/196 + 12/196 = 504 + 12/196 = 516/196 - 516/196 simplified gives 129/49
- So, 72/28 + 3/49 = 129/49
In mixed form: 231/49
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