Add 5/15 and 10/98
5/15 + 10/98 is 64/147.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1470 + 150/1470 = 490 + 150/1470 = 640/1470 - 640/1470 simplified gives 64/147
- So, 5/15 + 10/98 = 64/147
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