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Add 15/30 and 20/98

15/30 + 20/98 is 69/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1470 + 300/1470 = 735 + 300/1470 = 1035/1470
  5. 1035/1470 simplified gives 69/98
  6. So, 15/30 + 20/98 = 69/98

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