Add 7/98 and 16/15
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 1/15
7/98 + 16/15 is 239/210.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
16/15 = 16 × 98/15 × 98 = 1568/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1470 + 1568/1470 = 105 + 1568/1470 = 1673/1470 - 1673/1470 simplified gives 239/210
- So, 7/98 + 16/15 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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