Add 21/48 and 30/98
21/48 + 30/98 is 583/784.
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,
21/48 = 21 × 49/48 × 49 = 1029/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
30/98 = 30 × 24/98 × 24 = 720/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/2352 + 720/2352 = 1029 + 720/2352 = 1749/2352 - 1749/2352 simplified gives 583/784
- So, 21/48 + 30/98 = 583/784
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