Add 98/24 and 1/30
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1/30
98/24 + 1/30 is 247/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
490/120 + 4/120 = 490 + 4/120 = 494/120 - 494/120 simplified gives 247/60
- So, 98/24 + 1/30 = 247/60
In mixed form: 47/60
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