Add 45/98 and 2/4
45/98 + 2/4 is 47/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Add the two like fractions:
90/196 + 98/196 = 90 + 98/196 = 188/196 - 188/196 simplified gives 47/49
- So, 45/98 + 2/4 = 47/49
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