Add 98/24 and 35/45
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 35/45
98/24 + 35/45 is 175/36.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/360 + 280/360 = 1470 + 280/360 = 1750/360 - 1750/360 simplified gives 175/36
- So, 98/24 + 35/45 = 175/36
In mixed form: 431/36
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