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Add 98/48 and 9/15

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 9/15

98/48 + 9/15 is 317/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/240 + 144/240 = 490 + 144/240 = 634/240
  5. 634/240 simplified gives 317/120
  6. So, 98/48 + 9/15 = 317/120
    In mixed form: 277/120

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