Add 3/98 and 3/96
3/98 + 3/96 is 97/1568.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 49/96 × 49 = 147/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
144/4704 + 147/4704 = 144 + 147/4704 = 291/4704 - 291/4704 simplified gives 97/1568
- So, 3/98 + 3/96 = 97/1568
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