Add 1/98 and 20/15
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 5/15
1/98 + 20/15 is 395/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
20/15 = 20 × 98/15 × 98 = 1960/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1470 + 1960/1470 = 15 + 1960/1470 = 1975/1470 - 1975/1470 simplified gives 395/294
- So, 1/98 + 20/15 = 395/294
In mixed form: 1101/294
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