Add 90/48 and 10/98
1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 10/98
90/48 + 10/98 is 775/392.
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,
90/48 = 90 × 49/48 × 49 = 4410/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
10/98 = 10 × 24/98 × 24 = 240/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2352 + 240/2352 = 4410 + 240/2352 = 4650/2352 - 4650/2352 simplified gives 775/392
- So, 90/48 + 10/98 = 775/392
In mixed form: 1383/392
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