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Add 98/28 and 63/75

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 63/75

98/28 + 63/75 is 217/50.

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,
    63/75 = 63 × 28/75 × 28 = 1764/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/2100 + 1764/2100 = 7350 + 1764/2100 = 9114/2100
  5. 9114/2100 simplified gives 217/50
  6. So, 98/28 + 63/75 = 217/50
    In mixed form: 417/50

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