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Add 15/98 and 50/36

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 14/36

15/98 + 50/36 is 680/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1764 + 2450/1764 = 270 + 2450/1764 = 2720/1764
  5. 2720/1764 simplified gives 680/441
  6. So, 15/98 + 50/36 = 680/441
    In mixed form: 1239/441

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