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Add 1/15 and 10/98

1/15 + 10/98 is 124/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    1/15 = 1 × 98/15 × 98 = 98/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/1470 + 150/1470 = 98 + 150/1470 = 248/1470
  5. 248/1470 simplified gives 124/735
  6. So, 1/15 + 10/98 = 124/735

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