Add 98/5 and 18/49
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 18/49
98/5 + 18/49 is 4892/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
98/5 = 98 × 49/5 × 49 = 4802/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/245 + 90/245 = 4802 + 90/245 = 4892/245 - So, 98/5 + 18/49 = 4892/245
In mixed form: 19237/245
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