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Add 12/98 and 15/5

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 3 0/5

12/98 + 15/5 is 153/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    15/5 = 15 × 98/5 × 98 = 1470/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/490 + 1470/490 = 60 + 1470/490 = 1530/490
  5. 1530/490 simplified gives 153/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 15/5 = 153/49
    In mixed form: 36/49

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