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Add 49/98 and 5/28

49/98 + 5/28 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    49/98 = 49 × 2/98 × 2 = 98/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    5/28 = 5 × 7/28 × 7 = 35/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/196 + 35/196 = 98 + 35/196 = 133/196
  5. 133/196 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 49/98 + 5/28 = 19/28

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