Add 48/98 and 12/45
48/98 + 12/45 is 556/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
48/98 = 48 × 45/98 × 45 = 2160/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
12/45 = 12 × 98/45 × 98 = 1176/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/4410 + 1176/4410 = 2160 + 1176/4410 = 3336/4410 - 3336/4410 simplified gives 556/735
- So, 48/98 + 12/45 = 556/735
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