Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 98/28 and 3/81

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 3/81

98/28 + 3/81 is 191/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    98/28 = 98 × 81/28 × 81 = 7938/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    3/81 = 3 × 28/81 × 28 = 84/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7938/2268 + 84/2268 = 7938 + 84/2268 = 8022/2268
  5. 8022/2268 simplified gives 191/54
  6. So, 98/28 + 3/81 = 191/54
    In mixed form: 329/54

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com