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Add 7/98 and 5/28

7/98 + 5/28 is 1/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    5/28 = 5 × 7/28 × 7 = 35/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/196 + 35/196 = 14 + 35/196 = 49/196
  5. 49/196 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 7/98 + 5/28 = 1/4

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