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Add 15/20 and 72/98

15/20 + 72/98 is 291/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    15/20 = 15 × 49/20 × 49 = 735/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    72/98 = 72 × 10/98 × 10 = 720/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/980 + 720/980 = 735 + 720/980 = 1455/980
  5. 1455/980 simplified gives 291/196
  6. So, 15/20 + 72/98 = 291/196
    In mixed form: 195/196

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