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Add 98/28 and 4/6

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 4/6

98/28 + 4/6 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/84 + 56/84 = 294 + 56/84 = 350/84
  5. 350/84 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 98/28 + 4/6 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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