Add 8/98 and 14/3
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 4 2/3
8/98 + 14/3 is 698/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
14/3 = 14 × 98/3 × 98 = 1372/294 - Add the two like fractions:
24/294 + 1372/294 = 24 + 1372/294 = 1396/294 - 1396/294 simplified gives 698/147
- So, 8/98 + 14/3 = 698/147
In mixed form: 4110/147
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