Add 48/72 and 1/98
48/72 + 1/98 is 199/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
48/72 = 48 × 49/72 × 49 = 2352/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
1/98 = 1 × 36/98 × 36 = 36/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/3528 + 36/3528 = 2352 + 36/3528 = 2388/3528 - 2388/3528 simplified gives 199/294
- So, 48/72 + 1/98 = 199/294
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