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Add 45/15 and 70/98

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 70/98

45/15 + 70/98 is 26/7.

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,
    45/15 = 45 × 98/15 × 98 = 4410/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1470 + 1050/1470 = 4410 + 1050/1470 = 5460/1470
  5. 5460/1470 simplified gives 26/7
  6. So, 45/15 + 70/98 = 26/7
    In mixed form: 35/7

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