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Add 24/10 and 90/98

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 90/98

24/10 + 90/98 is 813/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    24/10 = 24 × 49/10 × 49 = 1176/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/490 + 450/490 = 1176 + 450/490 = 1626/490
  5. 1626/490 simplified gives 813/245
  6. So, 24/10 + 90/98 = 813/245
    In mixed form: 378/245

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