Add 21/98 and 5/24
21/98 + 5/24 is 71/168.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1176 + 245/1176 = 252 + 245/1176 = 497/1176 - 497/1176 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 21/98 + 5/24 = 71/168
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