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Add 96/36 and 98/24

1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 4 2/24

96/36 + 98/24 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    96/36 = 96 × 2/36 × 2 = 192/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/72 + 294/72 = 192 + 294/72 = 486/72
  5. 486/72 simplified gives 27/4
  6. So, 96/36 + 98/24 = 27/4
    In mixed form: 63/4

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