Add 2/24 and 98/7
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 14 0/7
2/24 + 98/7 is 169/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
98/7 = 98 × 24/7 × 24 = 2352/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 2352/168 = 14 + 2352/168 = 2366/168 - 2366/168 simplified gives 169/12
- So, 2/24 + 98/7 = 169/12
In mixed form: 141/12
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