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Add 24/98 and 4/14

24/98 + 4/14 is 26/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 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 14 × 7 = 98,
    4/14 = 4 × 7/14 × 7 = 28/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/98 + 28/98 = 24 + 28/98 = 52/98
  5. 52/98 simplified gives 26/49
  6. So, 24/98 + 4/14 = 26/49

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