Add 98/81 and 48/49
1st number: 1 17/81, 2nd number: 48/49
98/81 + 48/49 is 8690/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
98/81 = 98 × 49/81 × 49 = 4802/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
48/49 = 48 × 81/49 × 81 = 3888/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/3969 + 3888/3969 = 4802 + 3888/3969 = 8690/3969 - So, 98/81 + 48/49 = 8690/3969
In mixed form: 2752/3969
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