Add 5/98 and 27/48
5/98 + 27/48 is 481/784.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 24/98 × 24 = 120/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
120/2352 + 1323/2352 = 120 + 1323/2352 = 1443/2352 - 1443/2352 simplified gives 481/784
- So, 5/98 + 27/48 = 481/784
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