Add 98/28 and 4/12
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 4/12
98/28 + 4/12 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
294/84 + 28/84 = 294 + 28/84 = 322/84 - 322/84 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 98/28 + 4/12 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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