Add 70/98 and 4/24
70/98 + 4/24 is 37/42.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 12/98 × 12 = 840/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
4/24 = 4 × 49/24 × 49 = 196/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1176 + 196/1176 = 840 + 196/1176 = 1036/1176 - 1036/1176 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 70/98 + 4/24 = 37/42
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