Add 7/9 and 16/98
7/9 + 16/98 is 415/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882 - Add the two like fractions:
686/882 + 144/882 = 686 + 144/882 = 830/882 - 830/882 simplified gives 415/441
- So, 7/9 + 16/98 = 415/441
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