Add 15/84 and 14/98
15/84 + 14/98 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
14/98 = 14 × 6/98 × 6 = 84/588 - Add the two like fractions:
105/588 + 84/588 = 105 + 84/588 = 189/588 - 189/588 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 15/84 + 14/98 = 9/28
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