Add 98/24 and 9/28, Solve 4 2/24 + 9/28 as a fraction

Add 98/24 and 9/28

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 9/28

98/24 + 9/28 is 185/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168
Add the two like fractions:
686/168 + 54/168 = 686 + 54/168 = 740/168
740/168 simplified gives 185/42
So, 98/24 + 9/28 = 185/42
In mixed form: 417/42

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