Add 49/98 and 15/48
49/98 + 15/48 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
49/98 = 49 × 24/98 × 24 = 1176/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2352 + 735/2352 = 1176 + 735/2352 = 1911/2352 - 1911/2352 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 49/98 + 15/48 = 13/16
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