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Add 70/98 and 10/15

70/98 + 10/15 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1470 + 980/1470 = 1050 + 980/1470 = 2030/1470
  5. 2030/1470 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 70/98 + 10/15 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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