Add 2/24 and 3/98
2/24 + 3/98 is 67/588.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1176 + 36/1176 = 98 + 36/1176 = 134/1176 - 134/1176 simplified gives 67/588
- So, 2/24 + 3/98 = 67/588
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