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Add 98/28 and 24/75

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 24/75

98/28 + 24/75 is 191/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    98/28 = 98 × 75/28 × 75 = 7350/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/2100 + 672/2100 = 7350 + 672/2100 = 8022/2100
  5. 8022/2100 simplified gives 191/50
  6. So, 98/28 + 24/75 = 191/50
    In mixed form: 341/50

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