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Add 5/98 and 28/24

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 4/24

5/98 + 28/24 is 179/147.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 12/98 × 12 = 60/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    28/24 = 28 × 49/24 × 49 = 1372/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1176 + 1372/1176 = 60 + 1372/1176 = 1432/1176
  5. 1432/1176 simplified gives 179/147
  6. So, 5/98 + 28/24 = 179/147
    In mixed form: 132/147

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