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Add 15/48 and 70/98

15/48 + 70/98 is 115/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2352 + 1680/2352 = 735 + 1680/2352 = 2415/2352
  5. 2415/2352 simplified gives 115/112
  6. So, 15/48 + 70/98 = 115/112
    In mixed form: 13/112

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