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Add 15/98 and 10/25

15/98 + 10/25 is 271/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    10/25 = 10 × 98/25 × 98 = 980/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2450 + 980/2450 = 375 + 980/2450 = 1355/2450
  5. 1355/2450 simplified gives 271/490
  6. So, 15/98 + 10/25 = 271/490

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