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Add 1/98 and 15/36

1/98 + 15/36 is 251/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/1764 + 735/1764 = 18 + 735/1764 = 753/1764
  5. 753/1764 simplified gives 251/588
  6. So, 1/98 + 15/36 = 251/588

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