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Add 24/14 and 5/98

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 5/98

24/14 + 5/98 is 173/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    24/14 = 24 × 7/14 × 7 = 168/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/98 + 5/98 = 168 + 5/98 = 173/98
  5. So, 24/14 + 5/98 = 173/98
    In mixed form: 175/98

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