Add 24/28 and 49/98
24/28 + 49/98 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
49/98 = 49 × 2/98 × 2 = 98/196 - Add the two like fractions:
168/196 + 98/196 = 168 + 98/196 = 266/196 - 266/196 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 24/28 + 49/98 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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