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Add 1/35 and 98/24

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 4 2/24

1/35 + 98/24 is 1727/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/840 + 3430/840 = 24 + 3430/840 = 3454/840
  5. 3454/840 simplified gives 1727/420
  6. So, 1/35 + 98/24 = 1727/420
    In mixed form: 447/420

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