Add 5/3 and 24/98
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 24/98
5/3 + 24/98 is 281/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294 - Add the two like fractions:
490/294 + 72/294 = 490 + 72/294 = 562/294 - 562/294 simplified gives 281/147
- So, 5/3 + 24/98 = 281/147
In mixed form: 1134/147
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