Add 15/98 and 12/24
15/98 + 12/24 is 32/49.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 12/98 × 12 = 180/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
12/24 = 12 × 49/24 × 49 = 588/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1176 + 588/1176 = 180 + 588/1176 = 768/1176 - 768/1176 simplified gives 32/49
- So, 15/98 + 12/24 = 32/49
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