Add 32/12 and 98/24
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 4 2/24
32/12 + 98/24 is 27/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
32/12 = 32 × 2/12 × 2 = 64/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
98/24 = 98 × 1/24 × 1 = 98/24 - Add the two like fractions:
64/24 + 98/24 = 64 + 98/24 = 162/24 - 162/24 simplified gives 27/4
- So, 32/12 + 98/24 = 27/4
In mixed form: 63/4
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