Add 98/15 and 3/24
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/24
98/15 + 3/24 is 799/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
784/120 + 15/120 = 784 + 15/120 = 799/120 - So, 98/15 + 3/24 = 799/120
In mixed form: 679/120
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