Add 48/3 and 28/98
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 28/98
48/3 + 28/98 is 114/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
48/3 = 48 × 98/3 × 98 = 4704/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
28/98 = 28 × 3/98 × 3 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/294 + 84/294 = 4704 + 84/294 = 4788/294 - 4788/294 simplified gives 114/7
- So, 48/3 + 28/98 = 114/7
In mixed form: 162/7
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