Add 5/8 and 28/98
5/8 + 28/98 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
28/98 = 28 × 4/98 × 4 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
245/392 + 112/392 = 245 + 112/392 = 357/392 - 357/392 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 5/8 + 28/98 = 51/56
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