Add 24/15 and 24/98
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 24/98
24/15 + 24/98 is 452/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
24/15 = 24 × 98/15 × 98 = 2352/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1470 + 360/1470 = 2352 + 360/1470 = 2712/1470 - 2712/1470 simplified gives 452/245
- So, 24/15 + 24/98 = 452/245
In mixed form: 1207/245
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