Add 15/36 and 2/98
15/36 + 2/98 is 257/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1764 + 36/1764 = 735 + 36/1764 = 771/1764 - 771/1764 simplified gives 257/588
- So, 15/36 + 2/98 = 257/588
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