Add 21/15 and 10/98
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 10/98
21/15 + 10/98 is 368/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
21/15 = 21 × 98/15 × 98 = 2058/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1470 + 150/1470 = 2058 + 150/1470 = 2208/1470 - 2208/1470 simplified gives 368/245
- So, 21/15 + 10/98 = 368/245
In mixed form: 1123/245
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