Add 3/15 and 84/98
3/15 + 84/98 is 37/35.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 15/98 × 15 = 1260/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1470 + 1260/1470 = 294 + 1260/1470 = 1554/1470 - 1554/1470 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 3/15 + 84/98 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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