Add 4/48 and 2/98
4/48 + 2/98 is 61/588.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
2/98 = 2 × 24/98 × 24 = 48/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2352 + 48/2352 = 196 + 48/2352 = 244/2352 - 244/2352 simplified gives 61/588
- So, 4/48 + 2/98 = 61/588
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