Add 6/28 and 8/98
6/28 + 8/98 is 29/98.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 16/196 = 42 + 16/196 = 58/196 - 58/196 simplified gives 29/98
- So, 6/28 + 8/98 = 29/98
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