Add 48/36 and 5/98
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 5/98
48/36 + 5/98 is 407/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
5/98 = 5 × 18/98 × 18 = 90/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1764 + 90/1764 = 2352 + 90/1764 = 2442/1764 - 2442/1764 simplified gives 407/294
- So, 48/36 + 5/98 = 407/294
In mixed form: 1113/294
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