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Add 30/98 and 15/32

30/98 + 15/32 is 1215/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    30/98 = 30 × 16/98 × 16 = 480/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    15/32 = 15 × 49/32 × 49 = 735/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1568 + 735/1568 = 480 + 735/1568 = 1215/1568
  5. So, 30/98 + 15/32 = 1215/1568

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