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Add 15/64 and 70/98

15/64 + 70/98 is 425/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 98 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    15/64 = 15 × 49/64 × 49 = 735/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    70/98 = 70 × 32/98 × 32 = 2240/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/3136 + 2240/3136 = 735 + 2240/3136 = 2975/3136
  5. 2975/3136 simplified gives 425/448
  6. So, 15/64 + 70/98 = 425/448

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