Add 14/9 and 28/98
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 28/98
14/9 + 28/98 is 116/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
14/9 = 14 × 98/9 × 98 = 1372/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
28/98 = 28 × 9/98 × 9 = 252/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/882 + 252/882 = 1372 + 252/882 = 1624/882 - 1624/882 simplified gives 116/63
- So, 14/9 + 28/98 = 116/63
In mixed form: 153/63
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