Add 98/24 and 54/70
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 54/70
98/24 + 54/70 is 2039/420.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 12/70 × 12 = 648/840 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/840 + 648/840 = 3430 + 648/840 = 4078/840 - 4078/840 simplified gives 2039/420
- So, 98/24 + 54/70 = 2039/420
In mixed form: 4359/420
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