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Add 98/24 and 18/21

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 18/21

98/24 + 18/21 is 415/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/168 + 144/168 = 686 + 144/168 = 830/168
  5. 830/168 simplified gives 415/84
  6. So, 98/24 + 18/21 = 415/84
    In mixed form: 479/84

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