Add 24/98 and 12/32
24/98 + 12/32 is 243/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
24/98 = 24 × 16/98 × 16 = 384/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1568 + 588/1568 = 384 + 588/1568 = 972/1568 - 972/1568 simplified gives 243/392
- So, 24/98 + 12/32 = 243/392
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