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Add 98/2 and 15/96

1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 15/96

98/2 + 15/96 is 1573/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    98/2 = 98 × 48/2 × 48 = 4704/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/96 + 15/96 = 4704 + 15/96 = 4719/96
  5. 4719/96 simplified gives 1573/32
  6. So, 98/2 + 15/96 = 1573/32
    In mixed form: 495/32

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