Add 8/98 and 2/28
8/98 + 2/28 is 15/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Add the two like fractions:
16/196 + 14/196 = 16 + 14/196 = 30/196 - 30/196 simplified gives 15/98
- So, 8/98 + 2/28 = 15/98
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