Add 24/21 and 98/45
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 2 8/45
24/21 + 98/45 is 1046/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
24/21 = 24 × 15/21 × 15 = 360/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Add the two like fractions:
360/315 + 686/315 = 360 + 686/315 = 1046/315 - So, 24/21 + 98/45 = 1046/315
In mixed form: 3101/315
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