Add 81/98 and 18/24
81/98 + 18/24 is 309/196.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 12/98 × 12 = 972/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
18/24 = 18 × 49/24 × 49 = 882/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1176 + 882/1176 = 972 + 882/1176 = 1854/1176 - 1854/1176 simplified gives 309/196
- So, 81/98 + 18/24 = 309/196
In mixed form: 1113/196
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