Add 15/24 and 10/98
15/24 + 10/98 is 285/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
10/98 = 10 × 12/98 × 12 = 120/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1176 + 120/1176 = 735 + 120/1176 = 855/1176 - 855/1176 simplified gives 285/392
- So, 15/24 + 10/98 = 285/392
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