Add 49/98 and 15/49
49/98 + 15/49 is 79/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
49/98 = 49 × 1/98 × 1 = 49/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
15/49 = 15 × 2/49 × 2 = 30/98 - Add the two like fractions:
49/98 + 30/98 = 49 + 30/98 = 79/98 - So, 49/98 + 15/49 = 79/98
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