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Add 54/98 and 10/24

54/98 + 10/24 is 569/588.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 12/98 × 12 = 648/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    10/24 = 10 × 49/24 × 49 = 490/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1176 + 490/1176 = 648 + 490/1176 = 1138/1176
  5. 1138/1176 simplified gives 569/588
  6. So, 54/98 + 10/24 = 569/588

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