Add 56/98 and 1/48
56/98 + 1/48 is 199/336.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 24/98 × 24 = 1344/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2352 + 49/2352 = 1344 + 49/2352 = 1393/2352 - 1393/2352 simplified gives 199/336
- So, 56/98 + 1/48 = 199/336
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