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Add 3/98 and 90/15

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 6 0/15

3/98 + 90/15 is 591/98.

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,
    90/15 = 90 × 98/15 × 98 = 8820/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/1470 + 8820/1470 = 45 + 8820/1470 = 8865/1470
  5. 8865/1470 simplified gives 591/98
  6. So, 3/98 + 90/15 = 591/98
    In mixed form: 63/98

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