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Add 24/81 and 96/98

24/81 + 96/98 is 1688/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    24/81 = 24 × 98/81 × 98 = 2352/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    96/98 = 96 × 81/98 × 81 = 7776/7938
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/7938 + 7776/7938 = 2352 + 7776/7938 = 10128/7938
  5. 10128/7938 simplified gives 1688/1323
  6. So, 24/81 + 96/98 = 1688/1323
    In mixed form: 1365/1323

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