Add 2/98 and 8/9
2/98 + 8/9 is 401/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 784/882 = 18 + 784/882 = 802/882 - 802/882 simplified gives 401/441
- So, 2/98 + 8/9 = 401/441
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