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Add 15/98 and 27/24

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 3/24

15/98 + 27/24 is 501/392.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    15/98 = 15 × 12/98 × 12 = 180/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    27/24 = 27 × 49/24 × 49 = 1323/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1176 + 1323/1176 = 180 + 1323/1176 = 1503/1176
  5. 1503/1176 simplified gives 501/392
  6. So, 15/98 + 27/24 = 501/392
    In mixed form: 1109/392

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