Add 8/98 and 6/48
8/98 + 6/48 is 81/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
8/98 = 8 × 24/98 × 24 = 192/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2352 + 294/2352 = 192 + 294/2352 = 486/2352 - 486/2352 simplified gives 81/392
- So, 8/98 + 6/48 = 81/392
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