Add 28/98 and 42/49
28/98 + 42/49 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
28/98 = 28 × 1/98 × 1 = 28/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98 - Add the two like fractions:
28/98 + 84/98 = 28 + 84/98 = 112/98 - 112/98 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 28/98 + 42/49 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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