Add 49/98 and 4/81
49/98 + 4/81 is 89/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
49/98 = 49 × 81/98 × 81 = 3969/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
4/81 = 4 × 98/81 × 98 = 392/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/7938 + 392/7938 = 3969 + 392/7938 = 4361/7938 - 4361/7938 simplified gives 89/162
- So, 49/98 + 4/81 = 89/162
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