Add 98/24 and 50/70
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 50/70
98/24 + 50/70 is 403/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
50/70 = 50 × 12/70 × 12 = 600/840 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/840 + 600/840 = 3430 + 600/840 = 4030/840 - 4030/840 simplified gives 403/84
- So, 98/24 + 50/70 = 403/84
In mixed form: 467/84
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