Add 16/98 and 8/28
16/98 + 8/28 is 22/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196 - Add the two like fractions:
32/196 + 56/196 = 32 + 56/196 = 88/196 - 88/196 simplified gives 22/49
- So, 16/98 + 8/28 = 22/49
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