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Add 15/98 and 54/48

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

15/98 + 54/48 is 501/392.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   15/98 = 15 × 24/98 × 24 = 360/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   54/48 = 54 × 49/48 × 49 = 2646/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/2352 + 2646/2352 = 360 + 2646/2352 = 3006/2352
5. 3006/2352 simplified gives 501/392
6. So, 15/98 + 54/48 = 501/392
   In mixed form: 1109/392

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