Add 15/98 and 20/10
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 2 0/10
15/98 + 20/10 is 211/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
20/10 = 20 × 49/10 × 49 = 980/490 - Add the two like fractions:
75/490 + 980/490 = 75 + 980/490 = 1055/490 - 1055/490 simplified gives 211/98
- So, 15/98 + 20/10 = 211/98
In mixed form: 215/98
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