Add 3/15 and 14/98
3/15 + 14/98 is 12/35.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 98/15 × 98 = 294/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1470 + 210/1470 = 294 + 210/1470 = 504/1470 - 504/1470 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/15 + 14/98 = 12/35
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