Add 3/98 and 18/15
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 3/15
3/98 + 18/15 is 603/490.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 98/15 × 98 = 1764/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1470 + 1764/1470 = 45 + 1764/1470 = 1809/1470 - 1809/1470 simplified gives 603/490
- So, 3/98 + 18/15 = 603/490
In mixed form: 1113/490
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