Add 28/98 and 40/84
28/98 + 40/84 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
40/84 = 40 × 7/84 × 7 = 280/588 - Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 280/588 = 168 + 280/588 = 448/588 - 448/588 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 28/98 + 40/84 = 16/21
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