Add 70/48 and 30/98
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 30/98
70/48 + 30/98 is 2075/1176.
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,
70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
30/98 = 30 × 24/98 × 24 = 720/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2352 + 720/2352 = 3430 + 720/2352 = 4150/2352 - 4150/2352 simplified gives 2075/1176
- So, 70/48 + 30/98 = 2075/1176
In mixed form: 1899/1176
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