Add 80/98 and 9/4
1st number: 80/98, 2nd number: 2 1/4
80/98 + 9/4 is 601/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
80/98 = 80 × 2/98 × 2 = 160/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Add the two like fractions:
160/196 + 441/196 = 160 + 441/196 = 601/196 - So, 80/98 + 9/4 = 601/196
In mixed form: 313/196
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