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Add 1/98 and 48/7

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 6 6/7

1/98 + 48/7 is 673/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    48/7 = 48 × 14/7 × 14 = 672/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/98 + 672/98 = 1 + 672/98 = 673/98
  5. So, 1/98 + 48/7 = 673/98
    In mixed form: 685/98

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