Add 45/28 and 3/98
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3/98
45/28 + 3/98 is 321/196.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Add the two like fractions:
315/196 + 6/196 = 315 + 6/196 = 321/196 - So, 45/28 + 3/98 = 321/196
In mixed form: 1125/196
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