Add 3/16 and 15/98
3/16 + 15/98 is 267/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
3/16 = 3 × 49/16 × 49 = 147/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
15/98 = 15 × 8/98 × 8 = 120/784 - Add the two like fractions:
147/784 + 120/784 = 147 + 120/784 = 267/784 - So, 3/16 + 15/98 = 267/784
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