Add 4/49 and 5/48
4/49 + 5/48 is 437/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
4/49 = 4 × 48/49 × 48 = 192/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
5/48 = 5 × 49/48 × 49 = 245/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2352 + 245/2352 = 192 + 245/2352 = 437/2352 - So, 4/49 + 5/48 = 437/2352
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