Add 98/72 and 45/48
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 45/48
98/72 + 45/48 is 331/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
98/72 = 98 × 2/72 × 2 = 196/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
196/144 + 135/144 = 196 + 135/144 = 331/144 - So, 98/72 + 45/48 = 331/144
In mixed form: 243/144
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