Add 49/98 and 5/8
49/98 + 5/8 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
49/98 = 49 × 4/98 × 4 = 196/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Add the two like fractions:
196/392 + 245/392 = 196 + 245/392 = 441/392 - 441/392 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 49/98 + 5/8 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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