Add 50/98 and 4/48
50/98 + 4/48 is 349/588.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 24/98 × 24 = 1200/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2352 + 196/2352 = 1200 + 196/2352 = 1396/2352 - 1396/2352 simplified gives 349/588
- So, 50/98 + 4/48 = 349/588
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