Add 1/4 and 15/98
1/4 + 15/98 is 79/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 30/196 = 49 + 30/196 = 79/196 - So, 1/4 + 15/98 = 79/196
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