Add 48/98 and 15/45
48/98 + 15/45 is 121/147.
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,
15/45 = 15 × 98/45 × 98 = 1470/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/4410 + 1470/4410 = 2160 + 1470/4410 = 3630/4410 - 3630/4410 simplified gives 121/147
- So, 48/98 + 15/45 = 121/147
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