Add 5/49 and 10/48
5/49 + 10/48 is 365/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
5/49 = 5 × 48/49 × 48 = 240/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
10/48 = 10 × 49/48 × 49 = 490/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2352 + 490/2352 = 240 + 490/2352 = 730/2352 - 730/2352 simplified gives 365/1176
- So, 5/49 + 10/48 = 365/1176
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/49+10/48 5/49+20/48 5/98+10/48 5/49+10/96 15/49+10/48 5/49+30/48 25/49+10/48 5/49+50/48 35/49+10/48 5/49+70/48