Add 15/98 and 30/36
15/98 + 30/36 is 145/147.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1764 + 1470/1764 = 270 + 1470/1764 = 1740/1764 - 1740/1764 simplified gives 145/147
- So, 15/98 + 30/36 = 145/147
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