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Add 72/3 and 24/98

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 24/98

72/3 + 24/98 is 1188/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    72/3 = 72 × 98/3 × 98 = 7056/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/294 + 72/294 = 7056 + 72/294 = 7128/294
  5. 7128/294 simplified gives 1188/49
  6. So, 72/3 + 24/98 = 1188/49
    In mixed form: 2412/49

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