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Add 48/98 and 8/15

48/98 + 8/15 is 752/735.

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,
    48/98 = 48 × 15/98 × 15 = 720/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    8/15 = 8 × 98/15 × 98 = 784/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1470 + 784/1470 = 720 + 784/1470 = 1504/1470
  5. 1504/1470 simplified gives 752/735
  6. So, 48/98 + 8/15 = 752/735
    In mixed form: 117/735

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