Add 15/6 and 10/98
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 10/98
15/6 + 10/98 is 255/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Add the two like fractions:
735/294 + 30/294 = 735 + 30/294 = 765/294 - 765/294 simplified gives 255/98
- So, 15/6 + 10/98 = 255/98
In mixed form: 259/98
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