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Add 15/28 and 98/49

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

15/28 + 98/49 is 71/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   15/28 = 15 × 7/28 × 7 = 105/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   98/49 = 98 × 4/49 × 4 = 392/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/196 + 392/196 = 105 + 392/196 = 497/196
5. 497/196 simplified gives 71/28
6. So, 15/28 + 98/49 = 71/28
   In mixed form: 215/28

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