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Add 98/15 and 24/56

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 24/56

98/15 + 24/56 is 731/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   98/15 = 98 × 56/15 × 56 = 5488/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/840 + 360/840 = 5488 + 360/840 = 5848/840
5. 5848/840 simplified gives 731/105
6. So, 98/15 + 24/56 = 731/105
   In mixed form: 6101/105

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