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Add 54/98 and 18/24

54/98 + 18/24 is 255/196.

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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,
    54/98 = 54 × 12/98 × 12 = 648/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    18/24 = 18 × 49/24 × 49 = 882/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1176 + 882/1176 = 648 + 882/1176 = 1530/1176
  5. 1530/1176 simplified gives 255/196
  6. So, 54/98 + 18/24 = 255/196
    In mixed form: 159/196

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