Add 98/24 and 35/56
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 35/56
98/24 + 35/56 is 113/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
686/168 + 105/168 = 686 + 105/168 = 791/168 - 791/168 simplified gives 113/24
- So, 98/24 + 35/56 = 113/24
In mixed form: 417/24
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