Add 8/2 and 1/98
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1/98
8/2 + 1/98 is 393/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
8/2 = 8 × 49/2 × 49 = 392/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98 - Add the two like fractions:
392/98 + 1/98 = 392 + 1/98 = 393/98 - So, 8/2 + 1/98 = 393/98
In mixed form: 41/98
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