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Add 24/98 and 4/48

24/98 + 4/48 is 193/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    24/98 = 24 × 24/98 × 24 = 576/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/2352 + 196/2352 = 576 + 196/2352 = 772/2352
  5. 772/2352 simplified gives 193/588
  6. So, 24/98 + 4/48 = 193/588

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