Add 70/98 and 12/48
70/98 + 12/48 is 27/28.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
12/48 = 12 × 49/48 × 49 = 588/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2352 + 588/2352 = 1680 + 588/2352 = 2268/2352 - 2268/2352 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 70/98 + 12/48 = 27/28
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