Add 24/20 and 7/98, Solve 1 4/20 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 7/98

24/20 + 7/98 is 89/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
24/20 = 24 × 49/20 × 49 = 1176/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
7/98 = 7 × 10/98 × 10 = 70/980
Add the two like fractions:
1176/980 + 70/980 = 1176 + 70/980 = 1246/980
1246/980 simplified gives 89/70
So, 24/20 + 7/98 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70

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