Add 48/98 and 10/42
48/98 + 10/42 is 107/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
48/98 = 48 × 3/98 × 3 = 144/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
10/42 = 10 × 7/42 × 7 = 70/294 - Add the two like fractions:
144/294 + 70/294 = 144 + 70/294 = 214/294 - 214/294 simplified gives 107/147
- So, 48/98 + 10/42 = 107/147
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