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Add 7/98 and 75/49

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 26/49

7/98 + 75/49 is 157/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    7/98 = 7 × 1/98 × 1 = 7/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    75/49 = 75 × 2/49 × 2 = 150/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/98 + 150/98 = 7 + 150/98 = 157/98
  5. So, 7/98 + 75/49 = 157/98
    In mixed form: 159/98

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