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Add 1/98 and 84/24

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 3 12/24

1/98 + 84/24 is 172/49.

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,
    84/24 = 84 × 49/24 × 49 = 4116/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/1176 + 4116/1176 = 12 + 4116/1176 = 4128/1176
  5. 4128/1176 simplified gives 172/49
  6. So, 1/98 + 84/24 = 172/49
    In mixed form: 325/49

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