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Add 4/98 and 30/15

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 2 0/15

4/98 + 30/15 is 100/49.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    30/15 = 30 × 98/15 × 98 = 2940/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1470 + 2940/1470 = 60 + 2940/1470 = 3000/1470
  5. 3000/1470 simplified gives 100/49
  6. So, 4/98 + 30/15 = 100/49
    In mixed form: 22/49

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