Add 6/98 and 5/81
6/98 + 5/81 is 488/3969.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 81/98 × 81 = 486/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
5/81 = 5 × 98/81 × 98 = 490/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
486/7938 + 490/7938 = 486 + 490/7938 = 976/7938 - 976/7938 simplified gives 488/3969
- So, 6/98 + 5/81 = 488/3969
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