Add 1/4 and 48/49
1/4 + 48/49 is 241/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 192/196 = 49 + 192/196 = 241/196 - So, 1/4 + 48/49 = 241/196
In mixed form: 145/196
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