Add 24/5 and 10/98
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 10/98
24/5 + 10/98 is 1201/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
24/5 = 24 × 98/5 × 98 = 2352/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/490 + 50/490 = 2352 + 50/490 = 2402/490 - 2402/490 simplified gives 1201/245
- So, 24/5 + 10/98 = 1201/245
In mixed form: 4221/245
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