Add 18/98 and 6/15
18/98 + 6/15 is 143/245.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
6/15 = 6 × 98/15 × 98 = 588/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1470 + 588/1470 = 270 + 588/1470 = 858/1470 - 858/1470 simplified gives 143/245
- So, 18/98 + 6/15 = 143/245
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