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Add 3/98 and 54/28

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 26/28

3/98 + 54/28 is 96/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/196 + 378/196 = 6 + 378/196 = 384/196
  5. 384/196 simplified gives 96/49
  6. So, 3/98 + 54/28 = 96/49
    In mixed form: 147/49

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