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Add 7/18 and 8/98

7/18 + 8/98 is 415/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/882 + 72/882 = 343 + 72/882 = 415/882
  5. So, 7/18 + 8/98 = 415/882

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