Add 75/98 and 7/4
1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 1 3/4
75/98 + 7/4 is 493/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
75/98 = 75 × 2/98 × 2 = 150/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
7/4 = 7 × 49/4 × 49 = 343/196 - Add the two like fractions:
150/196 + 343/196 = 150 + 343/196 = 493/196 - So, 75/98 + 7/4 = 493/196
In mixed form: 2101/196
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