Add 20/75 and 15/98
20/75 + 15/98 is 617/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
20/75 = 20 × 98/75 × 98 = 1960/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
15/98 = 15 × 75/98 × 75 = 1125/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/7350 + 1125/7350 = 1960 + 1125/7350 = 3085/7350 - 3085/7350 simplified gives 617/1470
- So, 20/75 + 15/98 = 617/1470
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