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Add 15/98 and 12/4

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 3 0/4

15/98 + 12/4 is 309/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/196 + 588/196 = 30 + 588/196 = 618/196
  5. 618/196 simplified gives 309/98
  6. So, 15/98 + 12/4 = 309/98
    In mixed form: 315/98

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