Add 6/98 and 16/28
6/98 + 16/28 is 31/49.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
16/28 = 16 × 7/28 × 7 = 112/196 - Add the two like fractions:
12/196 + 112/196 = 12 + 112/196 = 124/196 - 124/196 simplified gives 31/49
- So, 6/98 + 16/28 = 31/49
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