Add 28/35 and 42/98
28/35 + 42/98 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
28/35 = 28 × 14/35 × 14 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 210/490 = 392 + 210/490 = 602/490 - 602/490 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 28/35 + 42/98 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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