Add 45/98 and 36/48
45/98 + 36/48 is 237/196.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 49/48 × 49 = 1764/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/2352 + 1764/2352 = 1080 + 1764/2352 = 2844/2352 - 2844/2352 simplified gives 237/196
- So, 45/98 + 36/48 = 237/196
In mixed form: 141/196
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