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Add 24/90 and 96/98

24/90 + 96/98 is 916/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    24/90 = 24 × 49/90 × 49 = 1176/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    96/98 = 96 × 45/98 × 45 = 4320/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/4410 + 4320/4410 = 1176 + 4320/4410 = 5496/4410
  5. 5496/4410 simplified gives 916/735
  6. So, 24/90 + 96/98 = 916/735
    In mixed form: 1181/735

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