Add 3/4 and 49/98
3/4 + 49/98 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
49/98 = 49 × 2/98 × 2 = 98/196 - Add the two like fractions:
147/196 + 98/196 = 147 + 98/196 = 245/196 - 245/196 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 3/4 + 49/98 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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