Add 98/24 and 9/12
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 9/12
98/24 + 9/12 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
98/24 = 98 × 1/24 × 1 = 98/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
9/12 = 9 × 2/12 × 2 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
98/24 + 18/24 = 98 + 18/24 = 116/24 - 116/24 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 98/24 + 9/12 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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