Add 9/98 and 42/28
1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 14/28
9/98 + 42/28 is 78/49.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196 - Add the two like fractions:
18/196 + 294/196 = 18 + 294/196 = 312/196 - 312/196 simplified gives 78/49
- So, 9/98 + 42/28 = 78/49
In mixed form: 129/49
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