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