Add 3/98 and 12/15
3/98 + 12/15 is 407/490.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1470 + 1176/1470 = 45 + 1176/1470 = 1221/1470 - 1221/1470 simplified gives 407/490
- So, 3/98 + 12/15 = 407/490
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