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Add 15/24 and 10/98

15/24 + 10/98 is 285/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    10/98 = 10 × 12/98 × 12 = 120/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1176 + 120/1176 = 735 + 120/1176 = 855/1176
  5. 855/1176 simplified gives 285/392
  6. So, 15/24 + 10/98 = 285/392

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