Add 15/72 and 1/98
15/72 + 1/98 is 257/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
1/98 = 1 × 36/98 × 36 = 36/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
735/3528 + 36/3528 = 735 + 36/3528 = 771/3528 - 771/3528 simplified gives 257/1176
- So, 15/72 + 1/98 = 257/1176
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