Add 2/48 and 10/98
2/48 + 10/98 is 169/1176.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
10/98 = 10 × 24/98 × 24 = 240/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2352 + 240/2352 = 98 + 240/2352 = 338/2352 - 338/2352 simplified gives 169/1176
- So, 2/48 + 10/98 = 169/1176
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