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Add 15/42 and 18/98

15/42 + 18/98 is 53/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/294 + 54/294 = 105 + 54/294 = 159/294
  5. 159/294 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 15/42 + 18/98 = 53/98

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