Add 28/98 and 42/45
28/98 + 42/45 is 128/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
28/98 = 28 × 45/98 × 45 = 1260/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/4410 + 4116/4410 = 1260 + 4116/4410 = 5376/4410 - 5376/4410 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 28/98 + 42/45 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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