Add 9/98 and 42/24, Solve 9/98 + 1 18/24 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 42/24

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

9/98 + 42/24 is 361/196.

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,
9/98 = 9 × 12/98 × 12 = 108/1176
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
Add the two like fractions:
108/1176 + 2058/1176 = 108 + 2058/1176 = 2166/1176
2166/1176 simplified gives 361/196
So, 9/98 + 42/24 = 361/196
In mixed form: 1165/196

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