Add 54/98 and 70/15
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 4 10/15
54/98 + 70/15 is 767/147.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 98/15 × 98 = 6860/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1470 + 6860/1470 = 810 + 6860/1470 = 7670/1470 - 7670/1470 simplified gives 767/147
- So, 54/98 + 70/15 = 767/147
In mixed form: 532/147
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