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Add 98/75 and 24/90

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 24/90

98/75 + 24/90 is 118/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    98/75 = 98 × 6/75 × 6 = 588/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/450 + 120/450 = 588 + 120/450 = 708/450
  5. 708/450 simplified gives 118/75
  6. So, 98/75 + 24/90 = 118/75
    In mixed form: 143/75

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