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Add 24/16 and 21/98

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 21/98

24/16 + 21/98 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    24/16 = 24 × 49/16 × 49 = 1176/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    21/98 = 21 × 8/98 × 8 = 168/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/784 + 168/784 = 1176 + 168/784 = 1344/784
  5. 1344/784 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 24/16 + 21/98 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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