Add 98/70 and 18/24
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 18/24
98/70 + 18/24 is 43/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
98/70 = 98 × 12/70 × 12 = 1176/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/840 + 630/840 = 1176 + 630/840 = 1806/840 - 1806/840 simplified gives 43/20
- So, 98/70 + 18/24 = 43/20
In mixed form: 23/20
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