Add 15/30 and 27/98
15/30 + 27/98 is 38/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1470 + 405/1470 = 735 + 405/1470 = 1140/1470 - 1140/1470 simplified gives 38/49
- So, 15/30 + 27/98 = 38/49
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