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Add 98/4 and 90/15

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 6 0/15

98/4 + 90/15 is 61/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    98/4 = 98 × 15/4 × 15 = 1470/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    90/15 = 90 × 4/15 × 4 = 360/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/60 + 360/60 = 1470 + 360/60 = 1830/60
  5. 1830/60 simplified gives 61/2
  6. So, 98/4 + 90/15 = 61/2
    In mixed form: 301/2

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