Add 16/98 and 9/15
16/98 + 9/15 is 187/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
9/15 = 9 × 98/15 × 98 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1470 + 882/1470 = 240 + 882/1470 = 1122/1470 - 1122/1470 simplified gives 187/245
- So, 16/98 + 9/15 = 187/245
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