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Add 3/14 and 28/98

3/14 + 28/98 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    3/14 = 3 × 7/14 × 7 = 21/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    28/98 = 28 × 1/98 × 1 = 28/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/98 + 28/98 = 21 + 28/98 = 49/98
  5. 49/98 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 3/14 + 28/98 = 1/2

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