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Add 20/98 and 60/15

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 4 0/15

20/98 + 60/15 is 206/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1470 + 5880/1470 = 300 + 5880/1470 = 6180/1470
  5. 6180/1470 simplified gives 206/49
  6. So, 20/98 + 60/15 = 206/49
    In mixed form: 410/49

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