Add 8/3 and 49/28
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 21/28
8/3 + 49/28 is 53/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 147/84 = 224 + 147/84 = 371/84 - 371/84 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 8/3 + 49/28 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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