Add 10/48 and 20/98
10/48 + 20/98 is 485/1176.
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,
20/98 = 20 × 24/98 × 24 = 480/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2352 + 480/2352 = 490 + 480/2352 = 970/2352 - 970/2352 simplified gives 485/1176
- So, 10/48 + 20/98 = 485/1176
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