Add 6/98 and 42/48
6/98 + 42/48 is 367/392.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 24/98 × 24 = 144/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
144/2352 + 2058/2352 = 144 + 2058/2352 = 2202/2352 - 2202/2352 simplified gives 367/392
- So, 6/98 + 42/48 = 367/392
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