Add 3/98 and 84/48
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 36/48
3/98 + 84/48 is 349/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
3/98 = 3 × 24/98 × 24 = 72/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
84/48 = 84 × 49/48 × 49 = 4116/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
72/2352 + 4116/2352 = 72 + 4116/2352 = 4188/2352 - 4188/2352 simplified gives 349/196
- So, 3/98 + 84/48 = 349/196
In mixed form: 1153/196
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