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Add 2/24 and 63/98

2/24 + 63/98 is 61/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    2/24 = 2 × 49/24 × 49 = 98/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    63/98 = 63 × 12/98 × 12 = 756/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/1176 + 756/1176 = 98 + 756/1176 = 854/1176
  5. 854/1176 simplified gives 61/84
  6. So, 2/24 + 63/98 = 61/84

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