Add 48/98 and 12/96
48/98 + 12/96 is 241/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
48/98 = 48 × 48/98 × 48 = 2304/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
12/96 = 12 × 49/96 × 49 = 588/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/4704 + 588/4704 = 2304 + 588/4704 = 2892/4704 - 2892/4704 simplified gives 241/392
- So, 48/98 + 12/96 = 241/392
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