Add 7/98 and 60/24, Solve 7/98 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 60/24

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

7/98 + 60/24 is 18/7.

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,
60/24 = 60 × 49/24 × 49 = 2940/1176
Add the two like fractions:
84/1176 + 2940/1176 = 84 + 2940/1176 = 3024/1176
3024/1176 simplified gives 18/7
So, 7/98 + 60/24 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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