Add 2/98 and 15/84
2/98 + 15/84 is 39/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588 - Add the two like fractions:
12/588 + 105/588 = 12 + 105/588 = 117/588 - 117/588 simplified gives 39/196
- So, 2/98 + 15/84 = 39/196
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