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Add 2/98 and 35/24

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 11/24

2/98 + 35/24 is 1739/1176.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    35/24 = 35 × 49/24 × 49 = 1715/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/1176 + 1715/1176 = 24 + 1715/1176 = 1739/1176
  5. So, 2/98 + 35/24 = 1739/1176
    In mixed form: 1563/1176

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