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Add 98/21 and 24/80

1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 24/80

98/21 + 24/80 is 149/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    98/21 = 98 × 80/21 × 80 = 7840/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7840/1680 + 504/1680 = 7840 + 504/1680 = 8344/1680
  5. 8344/1680 simplified gives 149/30
  6. So, 98/21 + 24/80 = 149/30
    In mixed form: 429/30

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