Add 98/9 and 24/28, Solve 10 8/9 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 98/9 and 24/28

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 24/28

98/9 + 24/28 is 740/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
98/9 = 98 × 28/9 × 28 = 2744/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252
Add the two like fractions:
2744/252 + 216/252 = 2744 + 216/252 = 2960/252
2960/252 simplified gives 740/63
So, 98/9 + 24/28 = 740/63
In mixed form: 1147/63

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