Add 98/48 and 9/90
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 9/90
98/48 + 9/90 is 257/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
98/48 = 98 × 15/48 × 15 = 1470/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/720 + 72/720 = 1470 + 72/720 = 1542/720 - 1542/720 simplified gives 257/120
- So, 98/48 + 9/90 = 257/120
In mixed form: 217/120
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