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Add 75/15 and 54/98

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 54/98

75/15 + 54/98 is 272/49.

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,
   75/15 = 75 × 98/15 × 98 = 7350/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/1470 + 810/1470 = 7350 + 810/1470 = 8160/1470
5. 8160/1470 simplified gives 272/49
6. So, 75/15 + 54/98 = 272/49
   In mixed form: 527/49

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