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Add 24/4 and 5/98

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 5/98

24/4 + 5/98 is 593/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/196 + 10/196 = 1176 + 10/196 = 1186/196
  5. 1186/196 simplified gives 593/98
  6. So, 24/4 + 5/98 = 593/98
    In mixed form: 65/98

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