Add 8/28 and 5/98
8/28 + 5/98 is 33/98.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Add the two like fractions:
56/196 + 10/196 = 56 + 10/196 = 66/196 - 66/196 simplified gives 33/98
- So, 8/28 + 5/98 = 33/98
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