Add 54/98 and 5/15
54/98 + 5/15 is 130/147.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1470 + 490/1470 = 810 + 490/1470 = 1300/1470 - 1300/1470 simplified gives 130/147
- So, 54/98 + 5/15 = 130/147
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