Add 4/2 and 1/98
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1/98
4/2 + 1/98 is 197/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
4/2 = 4 × 49/2 × 49 = 196/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98 - Add the two like fractions:
196/98 + 1/98 = 196 + 1/98 = 197/98 - So, 4/2 + 1/98 = 197/98
In mixed form: 21/98
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