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Add 15/35 and 16/98

15/35 + 16/98 is 29/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    15/35 = 15 × 14/35 × 14 = 210/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/490 + 80/490 = 210 + 80/490 = 290/490
  5. 290/490 simplified gives 29/49
  6. So, 15/35 + 16/98 = 29/49

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