Add 15/98 and 42/56
15/98 + 42/56 is 177/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 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 56 × 7 = 392,
42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392 - Add the two like fractions:
60/392 + 294/392 = 60 + 294/392 = 354/392 - 354/392 simplified gives 177/196
- So, 15/98 + 42/56 = 177/196
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