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Add 15/98 and 18/80

15/98 + 18/80 is 741/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    15/98 = 15 × 40/98 × 40 = 600/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    18/80 = 18 × 49/80 × 49 = 882/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/3920 + 882/3920 = 600 + 882/3920 = 1482/3920
  5. 1482/3920 simplified gives 741/1960
  6. So, 15/98 + 18/80 = 741/1960

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