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Add 15/98 and 63/64

15/98 + 63/64 is 3567/3136.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    15/98 = 15 × 32/98 × 32 = 480/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    63/64 = 63 × 49/64 × 49 = 3087/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/3136 + 3087/3136 = 480 + 3087/3136 = 3567/3136
  5. So, 15/98 + 63/64 = 3567/3136
    In mixed form: 1431/3136

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