Add 10/48 and 2/98
10/48 + 2/98 is 269/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
10/48 = 10 × 49/48 × 49 = 490/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
2/98 = 2 × 24/98 × 24 = 48/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2352 + 48/2352 = 490 + 48/2352 = 538/2352 - 538/2352 simplified gives 269/1176
- So, 10/48 + 2/98 = 269/1176
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