Add 98/24 and 16/5
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 3 1/5
98/24 + 16/5 is 437/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
16/5 = 16 × 24/5 × 24 = 384/120 - Add the two like fractions:
490/120 + 384/120 = 490 + 384/120 = 874/120 - 874/120 simplified gives 437/60
- So, 98/24 + 16/5 = 437/60
In mixed form: 717/60
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