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Add 3/98 and 15/90

3/98 + 15/90 is 29/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    15/90 = 15 × 49/90 × 49 = 735/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/4410 + 735/4410 = 135 + 735/4410 = 870/4410
  5. 870/4410 simplified gives 29/147
  6. So, 3/98 + 15/90 = 29/147

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