Add 3/98 and 15/24
3/98 + 15/24 is 257/392.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
36/1176 + 735/1176 = 36 + 735/1176 = 771/1176 - 771/1176 simplified gives 257/392
- So, 3/98 + 15/24 = 257/392
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