Add 42/15 and 18/98
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 18/98
42/15 + 18/98 is 731/245.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 98/15 × 98 = 4116/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/1470 + 270/1470 = 4116 + 270/1470 = 4386/1470 - 4386/1470 simplified gives 731/245
- So, 42/15 + 18/98 = 731/245
In mixed form: 2241/245
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