Add 5/28 and 84/98
5/28 + 84/98 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
5/28 = 5 × 7/28 × 7 = 35/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
84/98 = 84 × 2/98 × 2 = 168/196 - Add the two like fractions:
35/196 + 168/196 = 35 + 168/196 = 203/196 - 203/196 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 5/28 + 84/98 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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