Add 15/98 and 4/8
15/98 + 4/8 is 32/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
60/392 + 196/392 = 60 + 196/392 = 256/392 - 256/392 simplified gives 32/49
- So, 15/98 + 4/8 = 32/49
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