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Add 10/98 and 24/45

10/98 + 24/45 is 467/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    10/98 = 10 × 45/98 × 45 = 450/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    24/45 = 24 × 98/45 × 98 = 2352/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/4410 + 2352/4410 = 450 + 2352/4410 = 2802/4410
  5. 2802/4410 simplified gives 467/735
  6. So, 10/98 + 24/45 = 467/735

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