Add 3/98 and 18/96
3/98 + 18/96 is 171/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
3/98 = 3 × 48/98 × 48 = 144/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
144/4704 + 882/4704 = 144 + 882/4704 = 1026/4704 - 1026/4704 simplified gives 171/784
- So, 3/98 + 18/96 = 171/784
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