Add 98/60 and 9/24
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 9/24
98/60 + 9/24 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
196/120 + 45/120 = 196 + 45/120 = 241/120 - So, 98/60 + 9/24 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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