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Add 28/98 and 5/4

1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 1 1/4

28/98 + 5/4 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    28/98 = 28 × 2/98 × 2 = 56/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/196 + 245/196 = 56 + 245/196 = 301/196
  5. 301/196 simplified gives 43/28
  6. So, 28/98 + 5/4 = 43/28
    In mixed form: 115/28

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