Add 2/15 and 10/98
2/15 + 10/98 is 173/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
2/15 = 2 × 98/15 × 98 = 196/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
196/1470 + 150/1470 = 196 + 150/1470 = 346/1470 - 346/1470 simplified gives 173/735
- So, 2/15 + 10/98 = 173/735
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