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Add 98/24 and 35/54

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 35/54

98/24 + 35/54 is 511/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/216 + 140/216 = 882 + 140/216 = 1022/216
  5. 1022/216 simplified gives 511/108
  6. So, 98/24 + 35/54 = 511/108
    In mixed form: 479/108

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