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Add 24/98 and 96/18

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

24/98 + 96/18 is 820/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 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 18 × 49 = 882,
   96/18 = 96 × 49/18 × 49 = 4704/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/882 + 4704/882 = 216 + 4704/882 = 4920/882
5. 4920/882 simplified gives 820/147
6. So, 24/98 + 96/18 = 820/147
   In mixed form: 585/147

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