Add 7/98 and 48/15
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 3 3/15
7/98 + 48/15 is 229/70.
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,
48/15 = 48 × 98/15 × 98 = 4704/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1470 + 4704/1470 = 105 + 4704/1470 = 4809/1470 - 4809/1470 simplified gives 229/70
- So, 7/98 + 48/15 = 229/70
In mixed form: 319/70
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