Add 24/42 and 54/98
24/42 + 54/98 is 55/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294 - Add the two like fractions:
168/294 + 162/294 = 168 + 162/294 = 330/294 - 330/294 simplified gives 55/49
- So, 24/42 + 54/98 = 55/49
In mixed form: 16/49
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