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Add 70/15 and 6/98

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 6/98

70/15 + 6/98 is 695/147.

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,
    70/15 = 70 × 98/15 × 98 = 6860/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6860/1470 + 90/1470 = 6860 + 90/1470 = 6950/1470
  5. 6950/1470 simplified gives 695/147
  6. So, 70/15 + 6/98 = 695/147
    In mixed form: 4107/147

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