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Add 15/60 and 84/98

15/60 + 84/98 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    84/98 = 84 × 30/98 × 30 = 2520/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2940 + 2520/2940 = 735 + 2520/2940 = 3255/2940
  5. 3255/2940 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 15/60 + 84/98 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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