Add 15/64 and 70/98
15/64 + 70/98 is 425/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
15/64 = 15 × 49/64 × 49 = 735/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
70/98 = 70 × 32/98 × 32 = 2240/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
735/3136 + 2240/3136 = 735 + 2240/3136 = 2975/3136 - 2975/3136 simplified gives 425/448
- So, 15/64 + 70/98 = 425/448
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