Add 7/98 and 24/6, Solve 7/98 + 4 0/6 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 24/6

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

7/98 + 24/6 is 57/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
24/6 = 24 × 49/6 × 49 = 1176/294
Add the two like fractions:
21/294 + 1176/294 = 21 + 1176/294 = 1197/294
1197/294 simplified gives 57/14
So, 7/98 + 24/6 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14

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