Add 5/98 and 70/48
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 22/48
5/98 + 70/48 is 1775/1176.
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,
70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
120/2352 + 3430/2352 = 120 + 3430/2352 = 3550/2352 - 3550/2352 simplified gives 1775/1176
- So, 5/98 + 70/48 = 1775/1176
In mixed form: 1599/1176
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