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Add 24/2 and 98/21

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 4 14/21

24/2 + 98/21 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/42 + 196/42 = 504 + 196/42 = 700/42
  5. 700/42 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 24/2 + 98/21 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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