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Add 36/21 and 24/98

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 24/98

36/21 + 24/98 is 96/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    36/21 = 36 × 14/21 × 14 = 504/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/294 + 72/294 = 504 + 72/294 = 576/294
  5. 576/294 simplified gives 96/49
  6. So, 36/21 + 24/98 = 96/49
    In mixed form: 147/49

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