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Add 24/98 and 30/24

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 1 6/24

24/98 + 30/24 is 293/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    24/98 = 24 × 12/98 × 12 = 288/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1176 + 1470/1176 = 288 + 1470/1176 = 1758/1176
  5. 1758/1176 simplified gives 293/196
  6. So, 24/98 + 30/24 = 293/196
    In mixed form: 197/196

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