Add 15/48 and 42/98
15/48 + 42/98 is 83/112.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
42/98 = 42 × 24/98 × 24 = 1008/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
735/2352 + 1008/2352 = 735 + 1008/2352 = 1743/2352 - 1743/2352 simplified gives 83/112
- So, 15/48 + 42/98 = 83/112
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