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Add 84/98 and 15/24

84/98 + 15/24 is 83/56.

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,
    84/98 = 84 × 12/98 × 12 = 1008/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1176 + 735/1176 = 1008 + 735/1176 = 1743/1176
  5. 1743/1176 simplified gives 83/56
  6. So, 84/98 + 15/24 = 83/56
    In mixed form: 127/56

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