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Add 98/28 and 28/75

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

98/28 + 28/75 is 581/150.

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,
    28/75 = 28 × 28/75 × 28 = 784/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/2100 + 784/2100 = 7350 + 784/2100 = 8134/2100
  5. 8134/2100 simplified gives 581/150
  6. So, 98/28 + 28/75 = 581/150
    In mixed form: 3131/150

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