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Add 20/98 and 42/24

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 1 18/24

20/98 + 42/24 is 383/196.

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,
    20/98 = 20 × 12/98 × 12 = 240/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1176 + 2058/1176 = 240 + 2058/1176 = 2298/1176
  5. 2298/1176 simplified gives 383/196
  6. So, 20/98 + 42/24 = 383/196
    In mixed form: 1187/196

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