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Add 24/98 and 84/90

24/98 + 84/90 is 866/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    84/90 = 84 × 49/90 × 49 = 4116/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/4410 + 4116/4410 = 1080 + 4116/4410 = 5196/4410
  5. 5196/4410 simplified gives 866/735
  6. So, 24/98 + 84/90 = 866/735
    In mixed form: 1131/735

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