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Add 81/98 and 9/24

81/98 + 9/24 is 471/392.

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,
    81/98 = 81 × 12/98 × 12 = 972/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    9/24 = 9 × 49/24 × 49 = 441/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1176 + 441/1176 = 972 + 441/1176 = 1413/1176
  5. 1413/1176 simplified gives 471/392
  6. So, 81/98 + 9/24 = 471/392
    In mixed form: 179/392

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