Add 8/98 and 42/81
8/98 + 42/81 is 794/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
8/98 = 8 × 81/98 × 81 = 648/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
42/81 = 42 × 98/81 × 98 = 4116/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
648/7938 + 4116/7938 = 648 + 4116/7938 = 4764/7938 - 4764/7938 simplified gives 794/1323
- So, 8/98 + 42/81 = 794/1323
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