Add 98/48 and 98/40
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 2 18/40
98/48 + 98/40 is 539/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
98/40 = 98 × 6/40 × 6 = 588/240 - Add the two like fractions:
490/240 + 588/240 = 490 + 588/240 = 1078/240 - 1078/240 simplified gives 539/120
- So, 98/48 + 98/40 = 539/120
In mixed form: 459/120
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