Add 5/98 and 4/8
5/98 + 4/8 is 27/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
20/392 + 196/392 = 20 + 196/392 = 216/392 - 216/392 simplified gives 27/49
- So, 5/98 + 4/8 = 27/49
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