Add 24/36 and 8/98
24/36 + 8/98 is 110/147.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 18/98 × 18 = 144/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1764 + 144/1764 = 1176 + 144/1764 = 1320/1764 - 1320/1764 simplified gives 110/147
- So, 24/36 + 8/98 = 110/147
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