Add 4/15 and 12/98
4/15 + 12/98 is 286/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
4/15 = 4 × 98/15 × 98 = 392/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
392/1470 + 180/1470 = 392 + 180/1470 = 572/1470 - 572/1470 simplified gives 286/735
- So, 4/15 + 12/98 = 286/735
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