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Add 24/75 and 8/98

24/75 + 8/98 is 492/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    24/75 = 24 × 98/75 × 98 = 2352/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/7350 + 600/7350 = 2352 + 600/7350 = 2952/7350
  5. 2952/7350 simplified gives 492/1225
  6. So, 24/75 + 8/98 = 492/1225

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