Question 95
Add the fractions 38 and 23.
The given fractions are 38 and 23.
Converting the given fractions into like fractions, we have
LCM of the denominators of 38 and 23 i.e. LCM of 8 and 3 is given below.
28, 324, 322, 331, 31, 1
∴ LCM of 8 and 3 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24
Now, we convert the given fractions into an equivalent fractions with denominator 24.
So, 38=3×38×3=924 and 23=2×83×8=1624
∴ 38+23=924+1624=2524