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Add 10/98 and 24/28

10/98 + 24/28 is 47/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/196 + 168/196 = 20 + 168/196 = 188/196
  5. 188/196 simplified gives 47/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 24/28 = 47/49

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