Add 45/98 and 27/48
45/98 + 27/48 is 801/784.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 24/98 × 24 = 1080/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/2352 + 1323/2352 = 1080 + 1323/2352 = 2403/2352 - 2403/2352 simplified gives 801/784
- So, 45/98 + 27/48 = 801/784
In mixed form: 117/784
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