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Add 15/98 and 30/14

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 2 2/14

15/98 + 30/14 is 225/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/98 + 210/98 = 15 + 210/98 = 225/98
  5. So, 15/98 + 30/14 = 225/98
    In mixed form: 229/98

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