Add 98/24 and 4/30
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 4/30
98/24 + 4/30 is 253/60.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
490/120 + 16/120 = 490 + 16/120 = 506/120 - 506/120 simplified gives 253/60
- So, 98/24 + 4/30 = 253/60
In mixed form: 413/60
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