Add 54/70 and 98/24, Solve 54/70 + 4 2/24 as a fraction

Add 54/70 and 98/24

1^st number: 54/70, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

54/70 + 98/24 is 2039/420.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
Add the two like fractions:
648/840 + 3430/840 = 648 + 3430/840 = 4078/840
4078/840 simplified gives 2039/420
So, 54/70 + 98/24 = 2039/420
In mixed form: 4359/420

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