Add 98/28 and 4/10
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 4/10
98/28 + 4/10 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
4/10 = 4 × 14/10 × 14 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 56/140 = 490 + 56/140 = 546/140 - 546/140 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 98/28 + 4/10 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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