Add 15/98 and 3/12
15/98 + 3/12 is 79/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588 - Add the two like fractions:
90/588 + 147/588 = 90 + 147/588 = 237/588 - 237/588 simplified gives 79/196
- So, 15/98 + 3/12 = 79/196
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