Add 2/8 and 18/98
2/8 + 18/98 is 85/196.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392 - Add the two like fractions:
98/392 + 72/392 = 98 + 72/392 = 170/392 - 170/392 simplified gives 85/196
- So, 2/8 + 18/98 = 85/196
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