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Add 98/24 and 27/45

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 27/45

98/24 + 27/45 is 281/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    98/24 = 98 × 15/24 × 15 = 1470/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/360 + 216/360 = 1470 + 216/360 = 1686/360
  5. 1686/360 simplified gives 281/60
  6. So, 98/24 + 27/45 = 281/60
    In mixed form: 441/60

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