Add 28/98 and 27/4
1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 6 3/4
28/98 + 27/4 is 197/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
28/98 = 28 × 2/98 × 2 = 56/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
27/4 = 27 × 49/4 × 49 = 1323/196 - Add the two like fractions:
56/196 + 1323/196 = 56 + 1323/196 = 1379/196 - 1379/196 simplified gives 197/28
- So, 28/98 + 27/4 = 197/28
In mixed form: 71/28
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