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Add 7/98 and 15/24

7/98 + 15/24 is 39/56.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 12/98 × 12 = 84/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/1176 + 735/1176 = 84 + 735/1176 = 819/1176
  5. 819/1176 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 7/98 + 15/24 = 39/56

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