Add 6/98 and 5/15
6/98 + 5/15 is 58/147.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1470 + 490/1470 = 90 + 490/1470 = 580/1470 - 580/1470 simplified gives 58/147
- So, 6/98 + 5/15 = 58/147
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