Add 15/96 and 70/98
15/96 + 70/98 is 195/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
15/96 = 15 × 49/96 × 49 = 735/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
70/98 = 70 × 48/98 × 48 = 3360/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
735/4704 + 3360/4704 = 735 + 3360/4704 = 4095/4704 - 4095/4704 simplified gives 195/224
- So, 15/96 + 70/98 = 195/224
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