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Add 49/98 and 1/15

49/98 + 1/15 is 17/30.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    1/15 = 1 × 98/15 × 98 = 98/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1470 + 98/1470 = 735 + 98/1470 = 833/1470
  5. 833/1470 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 49/98 + 1/15 = 17/30

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