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Add 3/98 and 54/15

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 3 9/15

3/98 + 54/15 is 1779/490.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    54/15 = 54 × 98/15 × 98 = 5292/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/1470 + 5292/1470 = 45 + 5292/1470 = 5337/1470
  5. 5337/1470 simplified gives 1779/490
  6. So, 3/98 + 54/15 = 1779/490
    In mixed form: 3309/490

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