Add 24/4 and 6/98
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 6/98
24/4 + 6/98 is 297/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/196 + 12/196 = 1176 + 12/196 = 1188/196 - 1188/196 simplified gives 297/49
- So, 24/4 + 6/98 = 297/49
In mixed form: 63/49
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