Add 18/48 and 8/98
18/48 + 8/98 is 179/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
18/48 = 18 × 49/48 × 49 = 882/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
8/98 = 8 × 24/98 × 24 = 192/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2352 + 192/2352 = 882 + 192/2352 = 1074/2352 - 1074/2352 simplified gives 179/392
- So, 18/48 + 8/98 = 179/392
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