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Add 24/5 and 18/98

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 18/98

24/5 + 18/98 is 1221/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    24/5 = 24 × 98/5 × 98 = 2352/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/490 + 90/490 = 2352 + 90/490 = 2442/490
  5. 2442/490 simplified gives 1221/245
  6. So, 24/5 + 18/98 = 1221/245
    In mixed form: 4241/245

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