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Add 42/98 and 28/7

1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 4 0/7

42/98 + 28/7 is 31/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    28/7 = 28 × 14/7 × 14 = 392/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/98 + 392/98 = 42 + 392/98 = 434/98
  5. 434/98 simplified gives 31/7
  6. So, 42/98 + 28/7 = 31/7
    In mixed form: 43/7

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