Add 1/98 and 24/4
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 6 0/4
1/98 + 24/4 is 589/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2/196 + 1176/196 = 2 + 1176/196 = 1178/196 - 1178/196 simplified gives 589/98
- So, 1/98 + 24/4 = 589/98
In mixed form: 61/98
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