Add 18/98 and 48/49
18/98 + 48/49 is 57/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
18/98 = 18 × 1/98 × 1 = 18/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98 - Add the two like fractions:
18/98 + 96/98 = 18 + 96/98 = 114/98 - 114/98 simplified gives 57/49
- So, 18/98 + 48/49 = 57/49
In mixed form: 18/49
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