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Add 45/98 and 45/24

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

45/98 + 45/24 is 915/392.

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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,
   45/24 = 45 × 49/24 × 49 = 2205/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/1176 + 2205/1176 = 540 + 2205/1176 = 2745/1176
5. 2745/1176 simplified gives 915/392
6. So, 45/98 + 45/24 = 915/392
   In mixed form: 2131/392

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