Add 24/98 and 8/16
24/98 + 8/16 is 73/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
24/98 = 24 × 8/98 × 8 = 192/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
8/16 = 8 × 49/16 × 49 = 392/784 - Add the two like fractions:
192/784 + 392/784 = 192 + 392/784 = 584/784 - 584/784 simplified gives 73/98
- So, 24/98 + 8/16 = 73/98
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