Add 48/98 and 4/5
48/98 + 4/5 is 316/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490 - Add the two like fractions:
240/490 + 392/490 = 240 + 392/490 = 632/490 - 632/490 simplified gives 316/245
- So, 48/98 + 4/5 = 316/245
In mixed form: 171/245
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