Add 15/21 and 3/98
15/21 + 3/98 is 73/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
15/21 = 15 × 14/21 × 14 = 210/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Add the two like fractions:
210/294 + 9/294 = 210 + 9/294 = 219/294 - 219/294 simplified gives 73/98
- So, 15/21 + 3/98 = 73/98
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