Add 7/8 and 5/98
7/8 + 5/98 is 363/392.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392 - Add the two like fractions:
343/392 + 20/392 = 343 + 20/392 = 363/392 - So, 7/8 + 5/98 = 363/392
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