Add 8/80 and 14/98
8/80 + 14/98 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
8/80 = 8 × 49/80 × 49 = 392/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
14/98 = 14 × 40/98 × 40 = 560/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
392/3920 + 560/3920 = 392 + 560/3920 = 952/3920 - 952/3920 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 8/80 + 14/98 = 17/70
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