Add 14/15 and 5/98
14/15 + 5/98 is 1447/1470.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 98/15 × 98 = 1372/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/1470 + 75/1470 = 1372 + 75/1470 = 1447/1470 - So, 14/15 + 5/98 = 1447/1470
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