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Add 14/24 and 98/10

1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 9 8/10

14/24 + 98/10 is 623/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    98/10 = 98 × 12/10 × 12 = 1176/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/120 + 1176/120 = 70 + 1176/120 = 1246/120
  5. 1246/120 simplified gives 623/60
  6. So, 14/24 + 98/10 = 623/60
    In mixed form: 1023/60

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