Add 24/60 and 21/98
24/60 + 21/98 is 43/70.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 30/98 × 30 = 630/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2940 + 630/2940 = 1176 + 630/2940 = 1806/2940 - 1806/2940 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 24/60 + 21/98 = 43/70
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