Add 15/98 and 18/30
15/98 + 18/30 is 369/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
15/98 = 15 × 15/98 × 15 = 225/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1470 + 882/1470 = 225 + 882/1470 = 1107/1470 - 1107/1470 simplified gives 369/490
- So, 15/98 + 18/30 = 369/490
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