Add 28/98 and 24/28
28/98 + 24/28 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
28/98 = 28 × 2/98 × 2 = 56/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196 - Add the two like fractions:
56/196 + 168/196 = 56 + 168/196 = 224/196 - 224/196 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 28/98 + 24/28 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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