Add 5/98 and 1/28
5/98 + 1/28 is 17/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
1/28 = 1 × 7/28 × 7 = 7/196 - Add the two like fractions:
10/196 + 7/196 = 10 + 7/196 = 17/196 - So, 5/98 + 1/28 = 17/196
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