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Add 27/98 and 70/15

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 4 10/15

27/98 + 70/15 is 1453/294.

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,
    27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    70/15 = 70 × 98/15 × 98 = 6860/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/1470 + 6860/1470 = 405 + 6860/1470 = 7265/1470
  5. 7265/1470 simplified gives 1453/294
  6. So, 27/98 + 70/15 = 1453/294
    In mixed form: 4277/294

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