Add 28/98 and 42/36
1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 1 6/36
28/98 + 42/36 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
28/98 = 28 × 18/98 × 18 = 504/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1764 + 2058/1764 = 504 + 2058/1764 = 2562/1764 - 2562/1764 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 28/98 + 42/36 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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