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Add 98/4 and 18/75

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 18/75

98/4 + 18/75 is 1237/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    98/4 = 98 × 75/4 × 75 = 7350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/300 + 72/300 = 7350 + 72/300 = 7422/300
  5. 7422/300 simplified gives 1237/50
  6. So, 98/4 + 18/75 = 1237/50
    In mixed form: 2437/50

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