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Add 6/14 and 24/98

6/14 + 24/98 is 33/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    24/98 = 24 × 1/98 × 1 = 24/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/98 + 24/98 = 42 + 24/98 = 66/98
  5. 66/98 simplified gives 33/49
  6. So, 6/14 + 24/98 = 33/49

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