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Add 15/98 and 27/45

15/98 + 27/45 is 369/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    15/98 = 15 × 45/98 × 45 = 675/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    27/45 = 27 × 98/45 × 98 = 2646/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/4410 + 2646/4410 = 675 + 2646/4410 = 3321/4410
  5. 3321/4410 simplified gives 369/490
  6. So, 15/98 + 27/45 = 369/490

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