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Add 49/15 and 14/98

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 14/98

49/15 + 14/98 is 358/105.

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,
    49/15 = 49 × 98/15 × 98 = 4802/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/1470 + 210/1470 = 4802 + 210/1470 = 5012/1470
  5. 5012/1470 simplified gives 358/105
  6. So, 49/15 + 14/98 = 358/105
    In mixed form: 343/105

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