Add 3/98 and 15/48
3/98 + 15/48 is 269/784.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 24/98 × 24 = 72/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
72/2352 + 735/2352 = 72 + 735/2352 = 807/2352 - 807/2352 simplified gives 269/784
- So, 3/98 + 15/48 = 269/784
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