Add 5/98 and 28/15
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 13/15
5/98 + 28/15 is 2819/1470.
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,
28/15 = 28 × 98/15 × 98 = 2744/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1470 + 2744/1470 = 75 + 2744/1470 = 2819/1470 - So, 5/98 + 28/15 = 2819/1470
In mixed form: 11349/1470
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