Add 24/98 and 20/72
24/98 + 20/72 is 461/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
24/98 = 24 × 36/98 × 36 = 864/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
864/3528 + 980/3528 = 864 + 980/3528 = 1844/3528 - 1844/3528 simplified gives 461/882
- So, 24/98 + 20/72 = 461/882
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