Add 98/35 and 2/24
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 2/24
98/35 + 2/24 is 173/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
98/35 = 98 × 24/35 × 24 = 2352/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/840 + 70/840 = 2352 + 70/840 = 2422/840 - 2422/840 simplified gives 173/60
- So, 98/35 + 2/24 = 173/60
In mixed form: 253/60
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