Add 28/98 and 2/24
28/98 + 2/24 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
28/98 = 28 × 12/98 × 12 = 336/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1176 + 98/1176 = 336 + 98/1176 = 434/1176 - 434/1176 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 28/98 + 2/24 = 31/84
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