Add 98/18 and 1/24
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 1/24
98/18 + 1/24 is 395/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
98/18 = 98 × 4/18 × 4 = 392/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
392/72 + 3/72 = 392 + 3/72 = 395/72 - So, 98/18 + 1/24 = 395/72
In mixed form: 535/72
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