Add 45/98 and 24/10, Solve 45/98 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 45/98 and 24/10

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

45/98 + 24/10 is 1401/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
24/10 = 24 × 49/10 × 49 = 1176/490
Add the two like fractions:
225/490 + 1176/490 = 225 + 1176/490 = 1401/490
So, 45/98 + 24/10 = 1401/490
In mixed form: 2421/490

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