Add 3/98 and 30/15
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 0/15
3/98 + 30/15 is 199/98.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
30/15 = 30 × 98/15 × 98 = 2940/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1470 + 2940/1470 = 45 + 2940/1470 = 2985/1470 - 2985/1470 simplified gives 199/98
- So, 3/98 + 30/15 = 199/98
In mixed form: 23/98
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