Add 10/28 and 8/98
10/28 + 8/98 is 43/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
10/28 = 10 × 7/28 × 7 = 70/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
70/196 + 16/196 = 70 + 16/196 = 86/196 - 86/196 simplified gives 43/98
- So, 10/28 + 8/98 = 43/98
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