Add 32/24 and 7/98, Solve 1 8/24 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 32/24 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 7/98

32/24 + 7/98 is 59/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
32/24 = 32 × 49/24 × 49 = 1568/1176
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
7/98 = 7 × 12/98 × 12 = 84/1176
Add the two like fractions:
1568/1176 + 84/1176 = 1568 + 84/1176 = 1652/1176
1652/1176 simplified gives 59/42
So, 32/24 + 7/98 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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