Add 24/98 and 12/56
24/98 + 12/56 is 45/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
24/98 = 24 × 4/98 × 4 = 96/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Add the two like fractions:
96/392 + 84/392 = 96 + 84/392 = 180/392 - 180/392 simplified gives 45/98
- So, 24/98 + 12/56 = 45/98
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