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Add 15/98 and 36/75

15/98 + 36/75 is 1551/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    15/98 = 15 × 75/98 × 75 = 1125/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    36/75 = 36 × 98/75 × 98 = 3528/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/7350 + 3528/7350 = 1125 + 3528/7350 = 4653/7350
  5. 4653/7350 simplified gives 1551/2450
  6. So, 15/98 + 36/75 = 1551/2450

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