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Add 1/98 and 6/24

1/98 + 6/24 is 51/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    1/98 = 1 × 12/98 × 12 = 12/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    6/24 = 6 × 49/24 × 49 = 294/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/1176 + 294/1176 = 12 + 294/1176 = 306/1176
  5. 306/1176 simplified gives 51/196
  6. So, 1/98 + 6/24 = 51/196

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