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Add 98/24 and 84/70

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 1 14/70

98/24 + 84/70 is 317/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    84/70 = 84 × 12/70 × 12 = 1008/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/840 + 1008/840 = 3430 + 1008/840 = 4438/840
  5. 4438/840 simplified gives 317/60
  6. So, 98/24 + 84/70 = 317/60
    In mixed form: 517/60

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