Add 16/98 and 4/8
16/98 + 4/8 is 65/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
64/392 + 196/392 = 64 + 196/392 = 260/392 - 260/392 simplified gives 65/98
- So, 16/98 + 4/8 = 65/98
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