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Add 30/98 and 21/24

30/98 + 21/24 is 463/392.

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,
    30/98 = 30 × 12/98 × 12 = 360/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    21/24 = 21 × 49/24 × 49 = 1029/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1176 + 1029/1176 = 360 + 1029/1176 = 1389/1176
  5. 1389/1176 simplified gives 463/392
  6. So, 30/98 + 21/24 = 463/392
    In mixed form: 171/392

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