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Add 90/98 and 42/24

1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 1 18/24

90/98 + 42/24 is 523/196.

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,
    90/98 = 90 × 12/98 × 12 = 1080/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1176 + 2058/1176 = 1080 + 2058/1176 = 3138/1176
  5. 3138/1176 simplified gives 523/196
  6. So, 90/98 + 42/24 = 523/196
    In mixed form: 2131/196

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