Add 3/9 and 48/98
3/9 + 48/98 is 121/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882 - Add the two like fractions:
294/882 + 432/882 = 294 + 432/882 = 726/882 - 726/882 simplified gives 121/147
- So, 3/9 + 48/98 = 121/147
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