Add 1/98 and 40/28
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 12/28
1/98 + 40/28 is 141/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2/196 + 280/196 = 2 + 280/196 = 282/196 - 282/196 simplified gives 141/98
- So, 1/98 + 40/28 = 141/98
In mixed form: 143/98
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