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Add 24/15 and 98/50

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

24/15 + 98/50 is 89/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   24/15 = 24 × 10/15 × 10 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/150 + 294/150 = 240 + 294/150 = 534/150
5. 534/150 simplified gives 89/25
6. So, 24/15 + 98/50 = 89/25
   In mixed form: 314/25

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