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Add 24/98 and 7/9

24/98 + 7/9 is 451/441.

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,
    7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/882 + 686/882 = 216 + 686/882 = 902/882
  5. 902/882 simplified gives 451/441
  6. So, 24/98 + 7/9 = 451/441
    In mixed form: 110/441

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