Add 5/98 and 21/15
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 6/15
5/98 + 21/15 is 711/490.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
21/15 = 21 × 98/15 × 98 = 2058/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1470 + 2058/1470 = 75 + 2058/1470 = 2133/1470 - 2133/1470 simplified gives 711/490
- So, 5/98 + 21/15 = 711/490
In mixed form: 1221/490
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