Add 24/10 and 15/98, Solve 2 4/10 + 15/98 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 15/98

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 15/98

24/10 + 15/98 is 1251/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
24/10 = 24 × 49/10 × 49 = 1176/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
Add the two like fractions:
1176/490 + 75/490 = 1176 + 75/490 = 1251/490
So, 24/10 + 15/98 = 1251/490
In mixed form: 2271/490

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