Add 15/98 and 12/49
15/98 + 12/49 is 39/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
12/49 = 12 × 2/49 × 2 = 24/98 - Add the two like fractions:
15/98 + 24/98 = 15 + 24/98 = 39/98 - So, 15/98 + 12/49 = 39/98
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