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Add 70/98 and 8/24

70/98 + 8/24 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    70/98 = 70 × 12/98 × 12 = 840/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    8/24 = 8 × 49/24 × 49 = 392/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/1176 + 392/1176 = 840 + 392/1176 = 1232/1176
  5. 1232/1176 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 70/98 + 8/24 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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