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Add 24/98 and 12/7

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 1 5/7

24/98 + 12/7 is 96/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    24/98 = 24 × 1/98 × 1 = 24/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    12/7 = 12 × 14/7 × 14 = 168/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/98 + 168/98 = 24 + 168/98 = 192/98
  5. 192/98 simplified gives 96/49
  6. So, 24/98 + 12/7 = 96/49
    In mixed form: 147/49

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