Add 2/98 and 14/8
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/8
2/98 + 14/8 is 347/196.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
14/8 = 14 × 49/8 × 49 = 686/392 - Add the two like fractions:
8/392 + 686/392 = 8 + 686/392 = 694/392 - 694/392 simplified gives 347/196
- So, 2/98 + 14/8 = 347/196
In mixed form: 1151/196
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