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Add 14/98 and 14/4

1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 3 2/4

14/98 + 14/4 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    14/98 = 14 × 2/98 × 2 = 28/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/196 + 686/196 = 28 + 686/196 = 714/196
  5. 714/196 simplified gives 51/14
  6. So, 14/98 + 14/4 = 51/14
    In mixed form: 39/14

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