Add 2/8 and 16/98
2/8 + 16/98 is 81/196.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392 - Add the two like fractions:
98/392 + 64/392 = 98 + 64/392 = 162/392 - 162/392 simplified gives 81/196
- So, 2/8 + 16/98 = 81/196
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