Add 2/98 and 6/48
2/98 + 6/48 is 57/392.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 24/98 × 24 = 48/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
48/2352 + 294/2352 = 48 + 294/2352 = 342/2352 - 342/2352 simplified gives 57/392
- So, 2/98 + 6/48 = 57/392
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