Add 24/3 and 16/98
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 16/98
24/3 + 16/98 is 400/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
24/3 = 24 × 98/3 × 98 = 2352/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/294 + 48/294 = 2352 + 48/294 = 2400/294 - 2400/294 simplified gives 400/49
- So, 24/3 + 16/98 = 400/49
In mixed form: 88/49
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