Add 45/48 and 16/98
45/48 + 16/98 is 863/784.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
16/98 = 16 × 24/98 × 24 = 384/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2352 + 384/2352 = 2205 + 384/2352 = 2589/2352 - 2589/2352 simplified gives 863/784
- So, 45/48 + 16/98 = 863/784
In mixed form: 179/784
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