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Add 9/98 and 75/15

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 5 0/15

9/98 + 75/15 is 499/98.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    75/15 = 75 × 98/15 × 98 = 7350/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1470 + 7350/1470 = 135 + 7350/1470 = 7485/1470
  5. 7485/1470 simplified gives 499/98
  6. So, 9/98 + 75/15 = 499/98
    In mixed form: 59/98

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