Add 2/98 and 25/8
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 3 1/8
2/98 + 25/8 is 1233/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
25/8 = 25 × 49/8 × 49 = 1225/392 - Add the two like fractions:
8/392 + 1225/392 = 8 + 1225/392 = 1233/392 - So, 2/98 + 25/8 = 1233/392
In mixed form: 357/392
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