Add 98/24 and 2/30
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 2/30
98/24 + 2/30 is 83/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
490/120 + 8/120 = 490 + 8/120 = 498/120 - 498/120 simplified gives 83/20
- So, 98/24 + 2/30 = 83/20
In mixed form: 43/20
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