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Add 24/3 and 49/98

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 49/98

24/3 + 49/98 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    24/3 = 24 × 98/3 × 98 = 2352/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    49/98 = 49 × 3/98 × 3 = 147/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/294 + 147/294 = 2352 + 147/294 = 2499/294
  5. 2499/294 simplified gives 17/2
  6. So, 24/3 + 49/98 = 17/2
    In mixed form: 81/2

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