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Add 48/15 and 21/98

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 21/98

48/15 + 21/98 is 239/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    48/15 = 48 × 98/15 × 98 = 4704/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    21/98 = 21 × 15/98 × 15 = 315/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/1470 + 315/1470 = 4704 + 315/1470 = 5019/1470
  5. 5019/1470 simplified gives 239/70
  6. So, 48/15 + 21/98 = 239/70
    In mixed form: 329/70

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