Add 98/24 and 98/54
1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1 44/54
98/24 + 98/54 is 637/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
98/54 = 98 × 4/54 × 4 = 392/216 - Add the two like fractions:
882/216 + 392/216 = 882 + 392/216 = 1274/216 - 1274/216 simplified gives 637/108
- So, 98/24 + 98/54 = 637/108
In mixed form: 597/108
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