Add 24/98 and 20/8, Solve 24/98 + 2 4/8 as a fraction

Add 24/98 and 20/8

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

24/98 + 20/8 is 269/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
24/98 = 24 × 4/98 × 4 = 96/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
Add the two like fractions:
96/392 + 980/392 = 96 + 980/392 = 1076/392
1076/392 simplified gives 269/98
So, 24/98 + 20/8 = 269/98
In mixed form: 273/98

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