Add 98/7 and 54/48
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 1 6/48
98/7 + 54/48 is 121/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
98/7 = 98 × 48/7 × 48 = 4704/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/336 + 378/336 = 4704 + 378/336 = 5082/336 - 5082/336 simplified gives 121/8
- So, 98/7 + 54/48 = 121/8
In mixed form: 151/8
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