Add 98/28 and 9/10
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 9/10
98/28 + 9/10 is 22/5.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 14/10 × 14 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 126/140 = 490 + 126/140 = 616/140 - 616/140 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 98/28 + 9/10 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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