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Add 15/98 and 6/90

15/98 + 6/90 is 323/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
    6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/4410 + 294/4410 = 675 + 294/4410 = 969/4410
  5. 969/4410 simplified gives 323/1470
  6. So, 15/98 + 6/90 = 323/1470

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