Add 72/48 and 1/98
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1/98
72/48 + 1/98 is 74/49.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 49/48 × 49 = 3528/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
1/98 = 1 × 24/98 × 24 = 24/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2352 + 24/2352 = 3528 + 24/2352 = 3552/2352 - 3552/2352 simplified gives 74/49
- So, 72/48 + 1/98 = 74/49
In mixed form: 125/49
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