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Add 15/98 and 48/28

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 20/28

15/98 + 48/28 is 183/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/196 + 336/196 = 30 + 336/196 = 366/196
  5. 366/196 simplified gives 183/98
  6. So, 15/98 + 48/28 = 183/98
    In mixed form: 185/98

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