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Add 45/12 and 24/98

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 24/98

45/12 + 24/98 is 783/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    24/98 = 24 × 6/98 × 6 = 144/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/588 + 144/588 = 2205 + 144/588 = 2349/588
  5. 2349/588 simplified gives 783/196
  6. So, 45/12 + 24/98 = 783/196
    In mixed form: 3195/196

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