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Add 8/98 and 2/15

8/98 + 2/15 is 158/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    2/15 = 2 × 98/15 × 98 = 196/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1470 + 196/1470 = 120 + 196/1470 = 316/1470
  5. 316/1470 simplified gives 158/735
  6. So, 8/98 + 2/15 = 158/735

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