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Add 98/28 and 16/15

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 1/15

98/28 + 16/15 is 137/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    98/28 = 98 × 15/28 × 15 = 1470/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    16/15 = 16 × 28/15 × 28 = 448/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/420 + 448/420 = 1470 + 448/420 = 1918/420
  5. 1918/420 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 98/28 + 16/15 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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