Add 15/98 and 60/70
15/98 + 60/70 is 99/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490 - Add the two like fractions:
75/490 + 420/490 = 75 + 420/490 = 495/490 - 495/490 simplified gives 99/98
- So, 15/98 + 60/70 = 99/98
In mixed form: 11/98
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