Add 35/98 and 5/48
35/98 + 5/48 is 155/336.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 24/98 × 24 = 840/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
5/48 = 5 × 49/48 × 49 = 245/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
840/2352 + 245/2352 = 840 + 245/2352 = 1085/2352 - 1085/2352 simplified gives 155/336
- So, 35/98 + 5/48 = 155/336
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