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Add 28/98 and 25/24

1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 1 1/24

28/98 + 25/24 is 223/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    28/98 = 28 × 12/98 × 12 = 336/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    25/24 = 25 × 49/24 × 49 = 1225/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1176 + 1225/1176 = 336 + 1225/1176 = 1561/1176
  5. 1561/1176 simplified gives 223/168
  6. So, 28/98 + 25/24 = 223/168
    In mixed form: 155/168

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