Add 24/9 and 32/98
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 32/98
24/9 + 32/98 is 440/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
24/9 = 24 × 98/9 × 98 = 2352/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/882 + 288/882 = 2352 + 288/882 = 2640/882 - 2640/882 simplified gives 440/147
- So, 24/9 + 32/98 = 440/147
In mixed form: 2146/147
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