Add 24/98 and 48/60
24/98 + 48/60 is 256/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
24/98 = 24 × 30/98 × 30 = 720/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2940 + 2352/2940 = 720 + 2352/2940 = 3072/2940 - 3072/2940 simplified gives 256/245
- So, 24/98 + 48/60 = 256/245
In mixed form: 111/245
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