Add 90/98 and 2/48
90/98 + 2/48 is 1129/1176.
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,
90/98 = 90 × 24/98 × 24 = 2160/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2352 + 98/2352 = 2160 + 98/2352 = 2258/2352 - 2258/2352 simplified gives 1129/1176
- So, 90/98 + 2/48 = 1129/1176
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