Add 18/28 and 72/98
18/28 + 72/98 is 135/98.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196 - Add the two like fractions:
126/196 + 144/196 = 126 + 144/196 = 270/196 - 270/196 simplified gives 135/98
- So, 18/28 + 72/98 = 135/98
In mixed form: 137/98
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