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Add 24/98 and 12/18

24/98 + 12/18 is 134/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/882 + 588/882 = 216 + 588/882 = 804/882
  5. 804/882 simplified gives 134/147
  6. So, 24/98 + 12/18 = 134/147

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