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Add 15/98 and 4/56

15/98 + 4/56 is 11/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/392 + 28/392 = 60 + 28/392 = 88/392
  5. 88/392 simplified gives 11/49
  6. So, 15/98 + 4/56 = 11/49

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