Add 1/4 and 24/98
1/4 + 24/98 is 97/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
24/98 = 24 × 2/98 × 2 = 48/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 48/196 = 49 + 48/196 = 97/196 - So, 1/4 + 24/98 = 97/196
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