Add 10/24 and 12/98
10/24 + 12/98 is 317/588.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 49/24 × 49 = 490/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
12/98 = 12 × 12/98 × 12 = 144/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1176 + 144/1176 = 490 + 144/1176 = 634/1176 - 634/1176 simplified gives 317/588
- So, 10/24 + 12/98 = 317/588
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