Add 28/42 and 9/98
28/42 + 9/98 is 223/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
28/42 = 28 × 7/42 × 7 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 27/294 = 196 + 27/294 = 223/294 - So, 28/42 + 9/98 = 223/294
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