Add 98/21 and 5/24
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 5/24
98/21 + 5/24 is 39/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
784/168 + 35/168 = 784 + 35/168 = 819/168 - 819/168 simplified gives 39/8
- So, 98/21 + 5/24 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8
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