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Add 15/98 and 20/60

15/98 + 20/60 is 143/294.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2940 + 980/2940 = 450 + 980/2940 = 1430/2940
  5. 1430/2940 simplified gives 143/294
  6. So, 15/98 + 20/60 = 143/294

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