Add 45/15 and 10/98
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 10/98
45/15 + 10/98 is 152/49.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 98/15 × 98 = 4410/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/1470 + 150/1470 = 4410 + 150/1470 = 4560/1470 - 4560/1470 simplified gives 152/49
- So, 45/15 + 10/98 = 152/49
In mixed form: 35/49
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