Add 48/9 and 8/98
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 8/98
48/9 + 8/98 is 796/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
48/9 = 48 × 98/9 × 98 = 4704/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/882 + 72/882 = 4704 + 72/882 = 4776/882 - 4776/882 simplified gives 796/147
- So, 48/9 + 8/98 = 796/147
In mixed form: 561/147
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