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Add 98/5 and 21/24

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 21/24

98/5 + 21/24 is 819/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    98/5 = 98 × 24/5 × 24 = 2352/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/120 + 105/120 = 2352 + 105/120 = 2457/120
  5. 2457/120 simplified gives 819/40
  6. So, 98/5 + 21/24 = 819/40
    In mixed form: 2019/40

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