Add 98/24 and 18/45
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 18/45
98/24 + 18/45 is 269/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/360 + 144/360 = 1470 + 144/360 = 1614/360 - 1614/360 simplified gives 269/60
- So, 98/24 + 18/45 = 269/60
In mixed form: 429/60
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