Add 6/8 and 7/98
6/8 + 7/98 is 23/28.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 49/8 × 49 = 294/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
7/98 = 7 × 4/98 × 4 = 28/392 - Add the two like fractions:
294/392 + 28/392 = 294 + 28/392 = 322/392 - 322/392 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 6/8 + 7/98 = 23/28
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