Add 3/98 and 15/18
3/98 + 15/18 is 127/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882 - Add the two like fractions:
27/882 + 735/882 = 27 + 735/882 = 762/882 - 762/882 simplified gives 127/147
- So, 3/98 + 15/18 = 127/147
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