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Add 24/30 and 98/20

1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 4 18/20

24/30 + 98/20 is 57/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    98/20 = 98 × 3/20 × 3 = 294/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/60 + 294/60 = 48 + 294/60 = 342/60
  5. 342/60 simplified gives 57/10
  6. So, 24/30 + 98/20 = 57/10
    In mixed form: 57/10

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