Add 7/98 and 35/24, Solve 7/98 + 1 11/24 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 35/24

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

7/98 + 35/24 is 257/168.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
7/98 = 7 × 12/98 × 12 = 84/1176
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
35/24 = 35 × 49/24 × 49 = 1715/1176
Add the two like fractions:
84/1176 + 1715/1176 = 84 + 1715/1176 = 1799/1176
1799/1176 simplified gives 257/168
So, 7/98 + 35/24 = 257/168
In mixed form: 189/168

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