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Add 72/15 and 4/98

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/98

72/15 + 4/98 is 1186/245.

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,
    72/15 = 72 × 98/15 × 98 = 7056/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/1470 + 60/1470 = 7056 + 60/1470 = 7116/1470
  5. 7116/1470 simplified gives 1186/245
  6. So, 72/15 + 4/98 = 1186/245
    In mixed form: 4206/245

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