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Add 10/98 and 30/15

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 2 0/15

10/98 + 30/15 is 103/49.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    30/15 = 30 × 98/15 × 98 = 2940/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1470 + 2940/1470 = 150 + 2940/1470 = 3090/1470
  5. 3090/1470 simplified gives 103/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 30/15 = 103/49
    In mixed form: 25/49

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