Add 3/8 and 8/98
3/8 + 8/98 is 179/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392 - Add the two like fractions:
147/392 + 32/392 = 147 + 32/392 = 179/392 - So, 3/8 + 8/98 = 179/392
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