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Add 75/28 and 45/98

1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 45/98

75/28 + 45/98 is 615/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    75/28 = 75 × 7/28 × 7 = 525/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/196 + 90/196 = 525 + 90/196 = 615/196
  5. So, 75/28 + 45/98 = 615/196
    In mixed form: 327/196

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