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Add 3/4 and 1/98

3/4 + 1/98 is 149/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/196 + 2/196 = 147 + 2/196 = 149/196
  5. So, 3/4 + 1/98 = 149/196

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