Add 3/98 and 28/42
3/98 + 28/42 is 205/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
28/42 = 28 × 7/42 × 7 = 196/294 - Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 196/294 = 9 + 196/294 = 205/294 - So, 3/98 + 28/42 = 205/294
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