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Add 15/98 and 16/21

15/98 + 16/21 is 269/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    16/21 = 16 × 14/21 × 14 = 224/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/294 + 224/294 = 45 + 224/294 = 269/294
  5. So, 15/98 + 16/21 = 269/294

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