Add 2/24 and 98/27
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 3 17/27
2/24 + 98/27 is 401/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
98/27 = 98 × 8/27 × 8 = 784/216 - Add the two like fractions:
18/216 + 784/216 = 18 + 784/216 = 802/216 - 802/216 simplified gives 401/108
- So, 2/24 + 98/27 = 401/108
In mixed form: 377/108
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