Add 18/14 and 15/98
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 15/98
18/14 + 15/98 is 141/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
18/14 = 18 × 7/14 × 7 = 126/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98 - Add the two like fractions:
126/98 + 15/98 = 126 + 15/98 = 141/98 - So, 18/14 + 15/98 = 141/98
In mixed form: 143/98
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