Add 15/98 and 15/24
15/98 + 15/24 is 305/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
15/98 = 15 × 12/98 × 12 = 180/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1176 + 735/1176 = 180 + 735/1176 = 915/1176 - 915/1176 simplified gives 305/392
- So, 15/98 + 15/24 = 305/392
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