Add 16/48 and 7/98
16/48 + 7/98 is 17/42.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 49/48 × 49 = 784/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
7/98 = 7 × 24/98 × 24 = 168/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2352 + 168/2352 = 784 + 168/2352 = 952/2352 - 952/2352 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 16/48 + 7/98 = 17/42
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