Add 24/98 and 84/20, Solve 24/98 + 4 4/20 as a fraction

Add 24/98 and 84/20

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

24/98 + 84/20 is 1089/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
24/98 = 24 × 10/98 × 10 = 240/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
84/20 = 84 × 49/20 × 49 = 4116/980
Add the two like fractions:
240/980 + 4116/980 = 240 + 4116/980 = 4356/980
4356/980 simplified gives 1089/245
So, 24/98 + 84/20 = 1089/245
In mixed form: 4109/245

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