Add 98/24 and 30/42
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 30/42
98/24 + 30/42 is 403/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
686/168 + 120/168 = 686 + 120/168 = 806/168 - 806/168 simplified gives 403/84
- So, 98/24 + 30/42 = 403/84
In mixed form: 467/84
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