Add 24/30 and 24/98
24/30 + 24/98 is 256/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1470 + 360/1470 = 1176 + 360/1470 = 1536/1470 - 1536/1470 simplified gives 256/245
- So, 24/30 + 24/98 = 256/245
In mixed form: 111/245
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