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Add 5/6 and 15/98

5/6 + 15/98 is 145/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    5/6 = 5 × 49/6 × 49 = 245/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/294 + 45/294 = 245 + 45/294 = 290/294
  5. 290/294 simplified gives 145/147
  6. So, 5/6 + 15/98 = 145/147

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