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Add 2/98 and 24/10

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 4/10

2/98 + 24/10 is 593/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    24/10 = 24 × 49/10 × 49 = 1176/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/490 + 1176/490 = 10 + 1176/490 = 1186/490
  5. 1186/490 simplified gives 593/245
  6. So, 2/98 + 24/10 = 593/245
    In mixed form: 2103/245

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