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Add 21/98 and 5/24

21/98 + 5/24 is 71/168.

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,
    21/98 = 21 × 12/98 × 12 = 252/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    5/24 = 5 × 49/24 × 49 = 245/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1176 + 245/1176 = 252 + 245/1176 = 497/1176
  5. 497/1176 simplified gives 71/168
  6. So, 21/98 + 5/24 = 71/168

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