Add 1/24 and 15/98
1/24 + 15/98 is 229/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
1/24 = 1 × 49/24 × 49 = 49/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
15/98 = 15 × 12/98 × 12 = 180/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
49/1176 + 180/1176 = 49 + 180/1176 = 229/1176 - So, 1/24 + 15/98 = 229/1176
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