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Add 45/24 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 40/98

45/24 + 40/98 is 895/392.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   45/24 = 45 × 49/24 × 49 = 2205/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   40/98 = 40 × 12/98 × 12 = 480/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1176 + 480/1176 = 2205 + 480/1176 = 2685/1176
5. 2685/1176 simplified gives 895/392
6. So, 45/24 + 40/98 = 895/392
   In mixed form: 2111/392

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