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Add 9/80 and 28/98

9/80 + 28/98 is 223/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    9/80 = 9 × 49/80 × 49 = 441/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    28/98 = 28 × 40/98 × 40 = 1120/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/3920 + 1120/3920 = 441 + 1120/3920 = 1561/3920
  5. 1561/3920 simplified gives 223/560
  6. So, 9/80 + 28/98 = 223/560

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