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Add 98/35 and 18/24

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 18/24

98/35 + 18/24 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    98/35 = 98 × 24/35 × 24 = 2352/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/840 + 630/840 = 2352 + 630/840 = 2982/840
  5. 2982/840 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 98/35 + 18/24 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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