Add 2/28 and 3/98
2/28 + 3/98 is 5/49.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Add the two like fractions:
14/196 + 6/196 = 14 + 6/196 = 20/196 - 20/196 simplified gives 5/49
- So, 2/28 + 3/98 = 5/49
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