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Add 72/98 and 2/15

72/98 + 2/15 is 638/735.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 15/98 × 15 = 1080/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    2/15 = 2 × 98/15 × 98 = 196/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1470 + 196/1470 = 1080 + 196/1470 = 1276/1470
  5. 1276/1470 simplified gives 638/735
  6. So, 72/98 + 2/15 = 638/735

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