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Add 24/54 and 63/98

24/54 + 63/98 is 137/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    24/54 = 24 × 49/54 × 49 = 1176/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    63/98 = 63 × 27/98 × 27 = 1701/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/2646 + 1701/2646 = 1176 + 1701/2646 = 2877/2646
  5. 2877/2646 simplified gives 137/126
  6. So, 24/54 + 63/98 = 137/126
    In mixed form: 111/126

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