Add 98/24 and 7/18, Solve 4 2/24 + 7/18 as a fraction

Add 98/24 and 7/18

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 7/18

98/24 + 7/18 is 161/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72
Add the two like fractions:
294/72 + 28/72 = 294 + 28/72 = 322/72
322/72 simplified gives 161/36
So, 98/24 + 7/18 = 161/36
In mixed form: 417/36

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