Add 24/98 and 8/10
24/98 + 8/10 is 256/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
8/10 = 8 × 49/10 × 49 = 392/490 - Add the two like fractions:
120/490 + 392/490 = 120 + 392/490 = 512/490 - 512/490 simplified gives 256/245
- So, 24/98 + 8/10 = 256/245
In mixed form: 111/245
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