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Add 15/98 and 54/45

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 9/45

15/98 + 54/45 is 663/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    15/98 = 15 × 45/98 × 45 = 675/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    54/45 = 54 × 98/45 × 98 = 5292/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/4410 + 5292/4410 = 675 + 5292/4410 = 5967/4410
  5. 5967/4410 simplified gives 663/490
  6. So, 15/98 + 54/45 = 663/490
    In mixed form: 1173/490

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