Add 98/28 and 42/24
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 18/24
98/28 + 42/24 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
98/28 = 98 × 6/28 × 6 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168 - Add the two like fractions:
588/168 + 294/168 = 588 + 294/168 = 882/168 - 882/168 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 98/28 + 42/24 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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