Add 7/24 and 70/98
7/24 + 70/98 is 169/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
70/98 = 70 × 12/98 × 12 = 840/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
343/1176 + 840/1176 = 343 + 840/1176 = 1183/1176 - 1183/1176 simplified gives 169/168
- So, 7/24 + 70/98 = 169/168
In mixed form: 11/168
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