Add 96/98 and 7/80
96/98 + 7/80 is 4183/3920.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
96/98 = 96 × 40/98 × 40 = 3840/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
7/80 = 7 × 49/80 × 49 = 343/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/3920 + 343/3920 = 3840 + 343/3920 = 4183/3920 - So, 96/98 + 7/80 = 4183/3920
In mixed form: 1263/3920
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