Add 2/98 and 60/15
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 4 0/15
2/98 + 60/15 is 197/49.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1470 + 5880/1470 = 30 + 5880/1470 = 5910/1470 - 5910/1470 simplified gives 197/49
- So, 2/98 + 60/15 = 197/49
In mixed form: 41/49
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