Add 15/75 and 2/98
15/75 + 2/98 is 54/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
15/75 = 15 × 98/75 × 98 = 1470/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
2/98 = 2 × 75/98 × 75 = 150/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/7350 + 150/7350 = 1470 + 150/7350 = 1620/7350 - 1620/7350 simplified gives 54/245
- So, 15/75 + 2/98 = 54/245
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