Add 28/21 and 32/98
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 32/98
28/21 + 32/98 is 244/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
28/21 = 28 × 14/21 × 14 = 392/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
32/98 = 32 × 3/98 × 3 = 96/294 - Add the two like fractions:
392/294 + 96/294 = 392 + 96/294 = 488/294 - 488/294 simplified gives 244/147
- So, 28/21 + 32/98 = 244/147
In mixed form: 197/147
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