Add 45/60 and 48/98
45/60 + 48/98 is 243/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
48/98 = 48 × 30/98 × 30 = 1440/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2940 + 1440/2940 = 2205 + 1440/2940 = 3645/2940 - 3645/2940 simplified gives 243/196
- So, 45/60 + 48/98 = 243/196
In mixed form: 147/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/60+48/98 45/60+96/98