Add 48/98 and 18/21
48/98 + 18/21 is 66/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
48/98 = 48 × 3/98 × 3 = 144/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
18/21 = 18 × 14/21 × 14 = 252/294 - Add the two like fractions:
144/294 + 252/294 = 144 + 252/294 = 396/294 - 396/294 simplified gives 66/49
- So, 48/98 + 18/21 = 66/49
In mixed form: 117/49
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