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Add 3/98 and 15/64

3/98 + 15/64 is 831/3136.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 32/98 × 32 = 96/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    15/64 = 15 × 49/64 × 49 = 735/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/3136 + 735/3136 = 96 + 735/3136 = 831/3136
  5. So, 3/98 + 15/64 = 831/3136

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