Add 48/98 and 8/90
48/98 + 8/90 is 1276/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
48/98 = 48 × 45/98 × 45 = 2160/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/4410 + 392/4410 = 2160 + 392/4410 = 2552/4410 - 2552/4410 simplified gives 1276/2205
- So, 48/98 + 8/90 = 1276/2205
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