Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 48/28 and 5/98

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 5/98

48/28 + 5/98 is 173/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/196 + 10/196 = 336 + 10/196 = 346/196
  5. 346/196 simplified gives 173/98
  6. So, 48/28 + 5/98 = 173/98
    In mixed form: 175/98

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com