Add 24/98 and 6/15
24/98 + 6/15 is 158/245.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 98/15 × 98 = 588/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1470 + 588/1470 = 360 + 588/1470 = 948/1470 - 948/1470 simplified gives 158/245
- So, 24/98 + 6/15 = 158/245
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