Add 35/98 and 8/15
35/98 + 8/15 is 187/210.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 15/98 × 15 = 525/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
8/15 = 8 × 98/15 × 98 = 784/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1470 + 784/1470 = 525 + 784/1470 = 1309/1470 - 1309/1470 simplified gives 187/210
- So, 35/98 + 8/15 = 187/210
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