Add 15/98 and 54/60
15/98 + 54/60 is 258/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
54/60 = 54 × 49/60 × 49 = 2646/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2940 + 2646/2940 = 450 + 2646/2940 = 3096/2940 - 3096/2940 simplified gives 258/245
- So, 15/98 + 54/60 = 258/245
In mixed form: 113/245
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