Add 15/98 and 45/49
15/98 + 45/49 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
45/49 = 45 × 2/49 × 2 = 90/98 - Add the two like fractions:
15/98 + 90/98 = 15 + 90/98 = 105/98 - 105/98 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 15/98 + 45/49 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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