Add 15/98 and 20/28
15/98 + 20/28 is 85/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
30/196 + 140/196 = 30 + 140/196 = 170/196 - 170/196 simplified gives 85/98
- So, 15/98 + 20/28 = 85/98
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