Add 7/8 and 16/98
7/8 + 16/98 is 407/392.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392 - Add the two like fractions:
343/392 + 64/392 = 343 + 64/392 = 407/392 - So, 7/8 + 16/98 = 407/392
In mixed form: 115/392
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