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Add 7/98 and 4/64

7/98 + 4/64 is 15/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    7/98 = 7 × 32/98 × 32 = 224/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    4/64 = 4 × 49/64 × 49 = 196/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/3136 + 196/3136 = 224 + 196/3136 = 420/3136
  5. 420/3136 simplified gives 15/112
  6. So, 7/98 + 4/64 = 15/112

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