Add 48/98 and 45/70
48/98 + 45/70 is 111/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 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 70 × 7 = 490,
45/70 = 45 × 7/70 × 7 = 315/490 - Add the two like fractions:
240/490 + 315/490 = 240 + 315/490 = 555/490 - 555/490 simplified gives 111/98
- So, 48/98 + 45/70 = 111/98
In mixed form: 113/98
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