Add 1/98 and 72/24
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 3 0/24
1/98 + 72/24 is 295/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
1/98 = 1 × 12/98 × 12 = 12/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
72/24 = 72 × 49/24 × 49 = 3528/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
12/1176 + 3528/1176 = 12 + 3528/1176 = 3540/1176 - 3540/1176 simplified gives 295/98
- So, 1/98 + 72/24 = 295/98
In mixed form: 31/98
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