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Add 15/98 and 28/7

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 4 0/7

15/98 + 28/7 is 407/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    28/7 = 28 × 14/7 × 14 = 392/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/98 + 392/98 = 15 + 392/98 = 407/98
  5. So, 15/98 + 28/7 = 407/98
    In mixed form: 415/98

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