Add 81/98 and 9/4
1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 2 1/4
81/98 + 9/4 is 603/196.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 2/98 × 2 = 162/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Add the two like fractions:
162/196 + 441/196 = 162 + 441/196 = 603/196 - So, 81/98 + 9/4 = 603/196
In mixed form: 315/196
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