Add 10/48 and 70/98
10/48 + 70/98 is 155/168.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2352 + 1680/2352 = 490 + 1680/2352 = 2170/2352 - 2170/2352 simplified gives 155/168
- So, 10/48 + 70/98 = 155/168
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