Add 48/98 and 42/54
48/98 + 42/54 is 559/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 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 54 × 49 = 2646,
42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2646 + 2058/2646 = 1296 + 2058/2646 = 3354/2646 - 3354/2646 simplified gives 559/441
- So, 48/98 + 42/54 = 559/441
In mixed form: 1118/441
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