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Add 4/98 and 42/15

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 2 12/15

4/98 + 42/15 is 696/245.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 98/15 × 98 = 4116/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1470 + 4116/1470 = 60 + 4116/1470 = 4176/1470
  5. 4176/1470 simplified gives 696/245
  6. So, 4/98 + 42/15 = 696/245
    In mixed form: 2206/245

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