Add 49/98 and 14/15
49/98 + 14/15 is 43/30.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
14/15 = 14 × 98/15 × 98 = 1372/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1470 + 1372/1470 = 735 + 1372/1470 = 2107/1470 - 2107/1470 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 49/98 + 14/15 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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