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Add 56/98 and 24/5

1st number: 56/98, 2nd number: 4 4/5

56/98 + 24/5 is 188/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    24/5 = 24 × 98/5 × 98 = 2352/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/490 + 2352/490 = 280 + 2352/490 = 2632/490
  5. 2632/490 simplified gives 188/35
  6. So, 56/98 + 24/5 = 188/35
    In mixed form: 513/35

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