Add 24/2 and 9/98
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 9/98
24/2 + 9/98 is 1185/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
24/2 = 24 × 49/2 × 49 = 1176/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/98 + 9/98 = 1176 + 9/98 = 1185/98 - So, 24/2 + 9/98 = 1185/98
In mixed form: 129/98
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