Add 6/28 and 96/98
6/28 + 96/98 is 117/98.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 2/98 × 2 = 192/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 192/196 = 42 + 192/196 = 234/196 - 234/196 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 6/28 + 96/98 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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