Add 1/98 and 12/15
1/98 + 12/15 is 397/490.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1470 + 1176/1470 = 15 + 1176/1470 = 1191/1470 - 1191/1470 simplified gives 397/490
- So, 1/98 + 12/15 = 397/490
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