Add 21/98 and 2/24
21/98 + 2/24 is 25/84.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 12/98 × 12 = 252/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1176 + 98/1176 = 252 + 98/1176 = 350/1176 - 350/1176 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 21/98 + 2/24 = 25/84
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