Add 98/49 and 84/48
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 1 36/48
98/49 + 84/48 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
98/49 = 98 × 48/49 × 48 = 4704/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
84/48 = 84 × 49/48 × 49 = 4116/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/2352 + 4116/2352 = 4704 + 4116/2352 = 8820/2352 - 8820/2352 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 98/49 + 84/48 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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