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Add 98/15 and 56/24

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

98/15 + 56/24 is 133/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/120 + 280/120 = 784 + 280/120 = 1064/120
5. 1064/120 simplified gives 133/15
6. So, 98/15 + 56/24 = 133/15
   In mixed form: 813/15

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