Add 98/10 and 30/48
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 30/48
98/10 + 30/48 is 417/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
98/10 = 98 × 24/10 × 24 = 2352/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/240 + 150/240 = 2352 + 150/240 = 2502/240 - 2502/240 simplified gives 417/40
- So, 98/10 + 30/48 = 417/40
In mixed form: 1017/40
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