Add 28/98 and 16/49
28/98 + 16/49 is 30/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
28/98 = 28 × 1/98 × 1 = 28/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98 - Add the two like fractions:
28/98 + 32/98 = 28 + 32/98 = 60/98 - 60/98 simplified gives 30/49
- So, 28/98 + 16/49 = 30/49
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