Add 24/84 and 30/98
24/84 + 30/98 is 29/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 180/588 = 168 + 180/588 = 348/588 - 348/588 simplified gives 29/49
- So, 24/84 + 30/98 = 29/49
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