Add 15/35 and 9/98
15/35 + 9/98 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
15/35 = 15 × 14/35 × 14 = 210/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Add the two like fractions:
210/490 + 45/490 = 210 + 45/490 = 255/490 - 255/490 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 15/35 + 9/98 = 51/98
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