Add 1/2 and 48/49
1/2 + 48/49 is 145/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
1/2 = 1 × 49/2 × 49 = 49/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98 - Add the two like fractions:
49/98 + 96/98 = 49 + 96/98 = 145/98 - So, 1/2 + 48/49 = 145/98
In mixed form: 147/98
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