Add 8/18 and 24/98
8/18 + 24/98 is 304/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882 - Add the two like fractions:
392/882 + 216/882 = 392 + 216/882 = 608/882 - 608/882 simplified gives 304/441
- So, 8/18 + 24/98 = 304/441
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