Add 24/98 and 48/56
24/98 + 48/56 is 54/49.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 7/56 × 7 = 336/392 - Add the two like fractions:
96/392 + 336/392 = 96 + 336/392 = 432/392 - 432/392 simplified gives 54/49
- So, 24/98 + 48/56 = 54/49
In mixed form: 15/49
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