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Add 15/36 and 7/98

15/36 + 7/98 is 41/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1764 + 126/1764 = 735 + 126/1764 = 861/1764
  5. 861/1764 simplified gives 41/84
  6. So, 15/36 + 7/98 = 41/84

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