Add 7/28 and 42/98
7/28 + 42/98 is 19/28.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 7/28 × 7 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 84/196 = 49 + 84/196 = 133/196 - 133/196 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 7/28 + 42/98 = 19/28
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