Add 24/98 and 16/18
24/98 + 16/18 is 500/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882 - Add the two like fractions:
216/882 + 784/882 = 216 + 784/882 = 1000/882 - 1000/882 simplified gives 500/441
- So, 24/98 + 16/18 = 500/441
In mixed form: 159/441
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