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Add 45/3 and 35/98

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 35/98

45/3 + 35/98 is 215/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    45/3 = 45 × 98/3 × 98 = 4410/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    35/98 = 35 × 3/98 × 3 = 105/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/294 + 105/294 = 4410 + 105/294 = 4515/294
  5. 4515/294 simplified gives 215/14
  6. So, 45/3 + 35/98 = 215/14
    In mixed form: 155/14

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