Add 98/10 and 42/24
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 1 18/24
98/10 + 42/24 is 231/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
98/10 = 98 × 12/10 × 12 = 1176/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/120 + 210/120 = 1176 + 210/120 = 1386/120 - 1386/120 simplified gives 231/20
- So, 98/10 + 42/24 = 231/20
In mixed form: 1111/20
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