Add 35/98 and 15/24
35/98 + 15/24 is 55/56.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 12/98 × 12 = 420/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1176 + 735/1176 = 420 + 735/1176 = 1155/1176 - 1155/1176 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 35/98 + 15/24 = 55/56
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