Add 24/36 and 48/98
24/36 + 48/98 is 170/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
24/36 = 24 × 49/36 × 49 = 1176/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
48/98 = 48 × 18/98 × 18 = 864/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1764 + 864/1764 = 1176 + 864/1764 = 2040/1764 - 2040/1764 simplified gives 170/147
- So, 24/36 + 48/98 = 170/147
In mixed form: 123/147
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