Add 3/4 and 48/98
3/4 + 48/98 is 243/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
48/98 = 48 × 2/98 × 2 = 96/196 - Add the two like fractions:
147/196 + 96/196 = 147 + 96/196 = 243/196 - So, 3/4 + 48/98 = 243/196
In mixed form: 147/196
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