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Add 15/98 and 49/70

15/98 + 49/70 is 209/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    49/70 = 49 × 7/70 × 7 = 343/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/490 + 343/490 = 75 + 343/490 = 418/490
  5. 418/490 simplified gives 209/245
  6. So, 15/98 + 49/70 = 209/245

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