Add 48/98 and 8/9
48/98 + 8/9 is 608/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Add the two like fractions:
432/882 + 784/882 = 432 + 784/882 = 1216/882 - 1216/882 simplified gives 608/441
- So, 48/98 + 8/9 = 608/441
In mixed form: 1167/441
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