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Add 4/98 and 84/24

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 3 12/24

4/98 + 84/24 is 347/98.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    84/24 = 84 × 49/24 × 49 = 4116/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1176 + 4116/1176 = 48 + 4116/1176 = 4164/1176
  5. 4164/1176 simplified gives 347/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 84/24 = 347/98
    In mixed form: 353/98

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