Add 24/98 and 12/96
24/98 + 12/96 is 145/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
24/98 = 24 × 48/98 × 48 = 1152/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
12/96 = 12 × 49/96 × 49 = 588/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/4704 + 588/4704 = 1152 + 588/4704 = 1740/4704 - 1740/4704 simplified gives 145/392
- So, 24/98 + 12/96 = 145/392
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