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Add 98/5 and 15/48

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 15/48

98/5 + 15/48 is 1593/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    98/5 = 98 × 48/5 × 48 = 4704/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/240 + 75/240 = 4704 + 75/240 = 4779/240
  5. 4779/240 simplified gives 1593/80
  6. So, 98/5 + 15/48 = 1593/80
    In mixed form: 1973/80

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