Add 48/98 and 12/15
48/98 + 12/15 is 316/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
48/98 = 48 × 15/98 × 15 = 720/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1470 + 1176/1470 = 720 + 1176/1470 = 1896/1470 - 1896/1470 simplified gives 316/245
- So, 48/98 + 12/15 = 316/245
In mixed form: 171/245
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