Add 15/98 and 20/48
15/98 + 20/48 is 335/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
15/98 = 15 × 24/98 × 24 = 360/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2352 + 980/2352 = 360 + 980/2352 = 1340/2352 - 1340/2352 simplified gives 335/588
- So, 15/98 + 20/48 = 335/588
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