Add 81/98 and 45/48
81/98 + 45/48 is 1383/784.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 24/98 × 24 = 1944/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/2352 + 2205/2352 = 1944 + 2205/2352 = 4149/2352 - 4149/2352 simplified gives 1383/784
- So, 81/98 + 45/48 = 1383/784
In mixed form: 1599/784
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 81/98+90/48 81/98+45/96