Add 24/60 and 18/98
24/60 + 18/98 is 143/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
18/98 = 18 × 30/98 × 30 = 540/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2940 + 540/2940 = 1176 + 540/2940 = 1716/2940 - 1716/2940 simplified gives 143/245
- So, 24/60 + 18/98 = 143/245
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