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Add 12/15 and 40/98

12/15 + 40/98 is 296/245.

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,
    12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/1470 + 600/1470 = 1176 + 600/1470 = 1776/1470
  5. 1776/1470 simplified gives 296/245
  6. So, 12/15 + 40/98 = 296/245
    In mixed form: 151/245

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