Add 35/48 and 56/98
35/48 + 56/98 is 437/336.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
56/98 = 56 × 24/98 × 24 = 1344/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/2352 + 1344/2352 = 1715 + 1344/2352 = 3059/2352 - 3059/2352 simplified gives 437/336
- So, 35/48 + 56/98 = 437/336
In mixed form: 1101/336
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