Add 8/48 and 3/98
8/48 + 3/98 is 29/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
3/98 = 3 × 24/98 × 24 = 72/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2352 + 72/2352 = 392 + 72/2352 = 464/2352 - 464/2352 simplified gives 29/147
- So, 8/48 + 3/98 = 29/147
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