Add 98/48 and 42/54
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 42/54
98/48 + 42/54 is 203/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
98/48 = 98 × 9/48 × 9 = 882/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
882/432 + 336/432 = 882 + 336/432 = 1218/432 - 1218/432 simplified gives 203/72
- So, 98/48 + 42/54 = 203/72
In mixed form: 259/72
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