Add 15/98 and 20/36
15/98 + 20/36 is 625/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
20/36 = 20 × 49/36 × 49 = 980/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1764 + 980/1764 = 270 + 980/1764 = 1250/1764 - 1250/1764 simplified gives 625/882
- So, 15/98 + 20/36 = 625/882
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