Add 24/98 and 14/15
24/98 + 14/15 is 866/735.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
14/15 = 14 × 98/15 × 98 = 1372/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1470 + 1372/1470 = 360 + 1372/1470 = 1732/1470 - 1732/1470 simplified gives 866/735
- So, 24/98 + 14/15 = 866/735
In mixed form: 1131/735
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