Add 18/28 and 6/98
18/28 + 6/98 is 69/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Add the two like fractions:
126/196 + 12/196 = 126 + 12/196 = 138/196 - 138/196 simplified gives 69/98
- So, 18/28 + 6/98 = 69/98
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