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Add 24/98 and 40/64

24/98 + 40/64 is 341/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    24/98 = 24 × 32/98 × 32 = 768/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    40/64 = 40 × 49/64 × 49 = 1960/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/3136 + 1960/3136 = 768 + 1960/3136 = 2728/3136
  5. 2728/3136 simplified gives 341/392
  6. So, 24/98 + 40/64 = 341/392

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