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Add 9/98 and 98/4

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 24 2/4

9/98 + 98/4 is 1205/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    98/4 = 98 × 49/4 × 49 = 4802/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/196 + 4802/196 = 18 + 4802/196 = 4820/196
  5. 4820/196 simplified gives 1205/49
  6. So, 9/98 + 98/4 = 1205/49
    In mixed form: 2429/49

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