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Add 10/98 and 24/15

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 9/15

10/98 + 24/15 is 417/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    24/15 = 24 × 98/15 × 98 = 2352/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1470 + 2352/1470 = 150 + 2352/1470 = 2502/1470
  5. 2502/1470 simplified gives 417/245
  6. So, 10/98 + 24/15 = 417/245
    In mixed form: 1172/245

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