Add 75/48 and 70/98
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 70/98
75/48 + 70/98 is 255/112.
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,
75/48 = 75 × 49/48 × 49 = 3675/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2352 + 1680/2352 = 3675 + 1680/2352 = 5355/2352 - 5355/2352 simplified gives 255/112
- So, 75/48 + 70/98 = 255/112
In mixed form: 231/112
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