Add 24/20 and 98/28
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 3 14/28
24/20 + 98/28 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 490/140 = 168 + 490/140 = 658/140 - 658/140 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 24/20 + 98/28 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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