Add 1/8 and 14/98
1/8 + 14/98 is 15/56.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392 - Add the two like fractions:
49/392 + 56/392 = 49 + 56/392 = 105/392 - 105/392 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 1/8 + 14/98 = 15/56
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