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Add 24/98 and 64/9

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 7 1/9

24/98 + 64/9 is 3244/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    64/9 = 64 × 98/9 × 98 = 6272/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/882 + 6272/882 = 216 + 6272/882 = 6488/882
  5. 6488/882 simplified gives 3244/441
  6. So, 24/98 + 64/9 = 3244/441
    In mixed form: 7157/441

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