Add 28/98 and 10/12
28/98 + 10/12 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 490/588 = 168 + 490/588 = 658/588 - 658/588 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 28/98 + 10/12 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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