Add 6/98 and 42/28
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 14/28
6/98 + 42/28 is 153/98.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196 - Add the two like fractions:
12/196 + 294/196 = 12 + 294/196 = 306/196 - 306/196 simplified gives 153/98
- So, 6/98 + 42/28 = 153/98
In mixed form: 155/98
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