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Add 15/12 and 24/98

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 24/98

15/12 + 24/98 is 293/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   24/98 = 24 × 6/98 × 6 = 144/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/588 + 144/588 = 735 + 144/588 = 879/588
5. 879/588 simplified gives 293/196
6. So, 15/12 + 24/98 = 293/196
   In mixed form: 197/196

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