Add 9/48 and 48/98
9/48 + 48/98 is 531/784.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
48/98 = 48 × 24/98 × 24 = 1152/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2352 + 1152/2352 = 441 + 1152/2352 = 1593/2352 - 1593/2352 simplified gives 531/784
- So, 9/48 + 48/98 = 531/784
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