Add 15/42 and 75/98
15/42 + 75/98 is 55/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Add the two like fractions:
105/294 + 225/294 = 105 + 225/294 = 330/294 - 330/294 simplified gives 55/49
- So, 15/42 + 75/98 = 55/49
In mixed form: 16/49
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