Add 7/48 and 45/98
7/48 + 45/98 is 1423/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
45/98 = 45 × 24/98 × 24 = 1080/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
343/2352 + 1080/2352 = 343 + 1080/2352 = 1423/2352 - So, 7/48 + 45/98 = 1423/2352
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