Add 7/28 and 70/98
7/28 + 70/98 is 27/28.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 2/98 × 2 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 140/196 = 49 + 140/196 = 189/196 - 189/196 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 7/28 + 70/98 = 27/28
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