Add 48/10 and 9/98, Solve 4 8/10 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 48/10 and 9/98

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 9/98

48/10 + 9/98 is 2397/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
48/10 = 48 × 49/10 × 49 = 2352/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490
Add the two like fractions:
2352/490 + 45/490 = 2352 + 45/490 = 2397/490
So, 48/10 + 9/98 = 2397/490
In mixed form: 4437/490

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