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Add 5/98 and 70/24

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 2 22/24

5/98 + 70/24 is 1745/588.

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,
    70/24 = 70 × 49/24 × 49 = 3430/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1176 + 3430/1176 = 60 + 3430/1176 = 3490/1176
  5. 3490/1176 simplified gives 1745/588
  6. So, 5/98 + 70/24 = 1745/588
    In mixed form: 2569/588

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