Add 48/98 and 15/27
48/98 + 15/27 is 461/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
48/98 = 48 × 27/98 × 27 = 1296/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
15/27 = 15 × 98/27 × 98 = 1470/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2646 + 1470/2646 = 1296 + 1470/2646 = 2766/2646 - 2766/2646 simplified gives 461/441
- So, 48/98 + 15/27 = 461/441
In mixed form: 120/441
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