Add 25/48 and 60/98
25/48 + 60/98 is 2665/2352.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2352 + 1440/2352 = 1225 + 1440/2352 = 2665/2352 - So, 25/48 + 60/98 = 2665/2352
In mixed form: 1313/2352
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