Add 48/98 and 60/90
48/98 + 60/90 is 170/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/4410 + 2940/4410 = 2160 + 2940/4410 = 5100/4410 - 5100/4410 simplified gives 170/147
- So, 48/98 + 60/90 = 170/147
In mixed form: 123/147
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