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Add 4/15 and 12/98

4/15 + 12/98 is 286/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    4/15 = 4 × 98/15 × 98 = 392/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/1470 + 180/1470 = 392 + 180/1470 = 572/1470
  5. 572/1470 simplified gives 286/735
  6. So, 4/15 + 12/98 = 286/735

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