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Add 1/98 and 40/15

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 10/15

1/98 + 40/15 is 787/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 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 15 × 98 = 1470,
    40/15 = 40 × 98/15 × 98 = 3920/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/1470 + 3920/1470 = 15 + 3920/1470 = 3935/1470
  5. 3935/1470 simplified gives 787/294
  6. So, 1/98 + 40/15 = 787/294
    In mixed form: 2199/294

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