Add 45/98 and 5/15
45/98 + 5/15 is 233/294.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1470 + 490/1470 = 675 + 490/1470 = 1165/1470 - 1165/1470 simplified gives 233/294
- So, 45/98 + 5/15 = 233/294
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