Add 25/98 and 12/15
25/98 + 12/15 is 517/490.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 15/98 × 15 = 375/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1470 + 1176/1470 = 375 + 1176/1470 = 1551/1470 - 1551/1470 simplified gives 517/490
- So, 25/98 + 12/15 = 517/490
In mixed form: 127/490
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