Add 4/8 and 8/98
4/8 + 8/98 is 57/98.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392 - Add the two like fractions:
196/392 + 32/392 = 196 + 32/392 = 228/392 - 228/392 simplified gives 57/98
- So, 4/8 + 8/98 = 57/98
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