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Add 15/98 and 18/15

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 3/15

15/98 + 18/15 is 663/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    15/98 = 15 × 15/98 × 15 = 225/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    18/15 = 18 × 98/15 × 98 = 1764/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1470 + 1764/1470 = 225 + 1764/1470 = 1989/1470
  5. 1989/1470 simplified gives 663/490
  6. So, 15/98 + 18/15 = 663/490
    In mixed form: 1173/490

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