Add 24/4 and 8/98
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 8/98
24/4 + 8/98 is 298/49.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/196 + 16/196 = 1176 + 16/196 = 1192/196 - 1192/196 simplified gives 298/49
- So, 24/4 + 8/98 = 298/49
In mixed form: 64/49
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