Add 10/15 and 18/98
10/15 + 18/98 is 125/147.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1470 + 270/1470 = 980 + 270/1470 = 1250/1470 - 1250/1470 simplified gives 125/147
- So, 10/15 + 18/98 = 125/147
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