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Add 25/15 and 36/98

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 36/98

25/15 + 36/98 is 299/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    36/98 = 36 × 15/98 × 15 = 540/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1470 + 540/1470 = 2450 + 540/1470 = 2990/1470
  5. 2990/1470 simplified gives 299/147
  6. So, 25/15 + 36/98 = 299/147
    In mixed form: 25/147

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