Add 5/81 and 48/98
5/81 + 48/98 is 2189/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
5/81 = 5 × 98/81 × 98 = 490/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
48/98 = 48 × 81/98 × 81 = 3888/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
490/7938 + 3888/7938 = 490 + 3888/7938 = 4378/7938 - 4378/7938 simplified gives 2189/3969
- So, 5/81 + 48/98 = 2189/3969
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