Add 36/98 and 8/48
36/98 + 8/48 is 157/294.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 24/98 × 24 = 864/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2352 + 392/2352 = 864 + 392/2352 = 1256/2352 - 1256/2352 simplified gives 157/294
- So, 36/98 + 8/48 = 157/294
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