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Add 1/98 and 15/30

1/98 + 15/30 is 25/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/1470 + 735/1470 = 15 + 735/1470 = 750/1470
  5. 750/1470 simplified gives 25/49
  6. So, 1/98 + 15/30 = 25/49

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