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Add 24/2 and 35/98

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 35/98

24/2 + 35/98 is 173/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    24/2 = 24 × 49/2 × 49 = 1176/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    35/98 = 35 × 1/98 × 1 = 35/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/98 + 35/98 = 1176 + 35/98 = 1211/98
  5. 1211/98 simplified gives 173/14
  6. So, 24/2 + 35/98 = 173/14
    In mixed form: 125/14

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