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Add 28/98 and 4/49

28/98 + 4/49 is 18/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    28/98 = 28 × 1/98 × 1 = 28/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/98 + 8/98 = 28 + 8/98 = 36/98
  5. 36/98 simplified gives 18/49
  6. So, 28/98 + 4/49 = 18/49

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