Add 2/98 and 7/81
2/98 + 7/81 is 424/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
2/98 = 2 × 81/98 × 81 = 162/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
7/81 = 7 × 98/81 × 98 = 686/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
162/7938 + 686/7938 = 162 + 686/7938 = 848/7938 - 848/7938 simplified gives 424/3969
- So, 2/98 + 7/81 = 424/3969
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