Add 98/24 and 6/7
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 6/7
98/24 + 6/7 is 415/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
686/168 + 144/168 = 686 + 144/168 = 830/168 - 830/168 simplified gives 415/84
- So, 98/24 + 6/7 = 415/84
In mixed form: 479/84
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