Add 15/98 and 3/48
15/98 + 3/48 is 169/784.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2352 + 147/2352 = 360 + 147/2352 = 507/2352 - 507/2352 simplified gives 169/784
- So, 15/98 + 3/48 = 169/784
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