Add 24/81 and 12/98
24/81 + 12/98 is 554/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
24/81 = 24 × 98/81 × 98 = 2352/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
12/98 = 12 × 81/98 × 81 = 972/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/7938 + 972/7938 = 2352 + 972/7938 = 3324/7938 - 3324/7938 simplified gives 554/1323
- So, 24/81 + 12/98 = 554/1323
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