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Add 24/98 and 15/42

24/98 + 15/42 is 59/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/294 + 105/294 = 72 + 105/294 = 177/294
  5. 177/294 simplified gives 59/98
  6. So, 24/98 + 15/42 = 59/98

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