Add 25/15 and 24/98
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 24/98
25/15 + 24/98 is 281/147.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1470 + 360/1470 = 2450 + 360/1470 = 2810/1470 - 2810/1470 simplified gives 281/147
- So, 25/15 + 24/98 = 281/147
In mixed form: 1134/147
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