Add 49/98 and 84/96
49/98 + 84/96 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
49/98 = 49 × 48/98 × 48 = 2352/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
84/96 = 84 × 49/96 × 49 = 4116/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/4704 + 4116/4704 = 2352 + 4116/4704 = 6468/4704 - 6468/4704 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 49/98 + 84/96 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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