Add 24/98 and 15/45
24/98 + 15/45 is 85/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
15/45 = 15 × 98/45 × 98 = 1470/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/4410 + 1470/4410 = 1080 + 1470/4410 = 2550/4410 - 2550/4410 simplified gives 85/147
- So, 24/98 + 15/45 = 85/147
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