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Add 45/98 and 40/24

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 1 16/24

45/98 + 40/24 is 625/294.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 12/98 × 12 = 540/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    40/24 = 40 × 49/24 × 49 = 1960/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1176 + 1960/1176 = 540 + 1960/1176 = 2500/1176
  5. 2500/1176 simplified gives 625/294
  6. So, 45/98 + 40/24 = 625/294
    In mixed form: 237/294

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