Add 98/9 and 40/48, Solve 10 8/9 + 40/48 as a fraction

Add 98/9 and 40/48

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 40/48

98/9 + 40/48 is 211/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
98/9 = 98 × 16/9 × 16 = 1568/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144
Add the two like fractions:
1568/144 + 120/144 = 1568 + 120/144 = 1688/144
1688/144 simplified gives 211/18
So, 98/9 + 40/48 = 211/18
In mixed form: 1113/18

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