Add 24/5 and 3/98, Solve 4 4/5 + 3/98 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 3/98

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 3/98

24/5 + 3/98 is 2367/490.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
24/5 = 24 × 98/5 × 98 = 2352/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
Add the two like fractions:
2352/490 + 15/490 = 2352 + 15/490 = 2367/490
So, 24/5 + 3/98 = 2367/490
In mixed form: 4407/490

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