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Add 24/98 and 16/18

24/98 + 16/18 is 500/441.

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,
    16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/882 + 784/882 = 216 + 784/882 = 1000/882
  5. 1000/882 simplified gives 500/441
  6. So, 24/98 + 16/18 = 500/441
    In mixed form: 159/441

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