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Add 1/98 and 63/28

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 7/28

1/98 + 63/28 is 443/196.

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,
    1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/196 + 441/196 = 2 + 441/196 = 443/196
  5. So, 1/98 + 63/28 = 443/196
    In mixed form: 251/196

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