Add 2/98 and 1/24
2/98 + 1/24 is 73/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
1/24 = 1 × 49/24 × 49 = 49/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
24/1176 + 49/1176 = 24 + 49/1176 = 73/1176 - So, 2/98 + 1/24 = 73/1176
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