Add 72/98 and 98/15
1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 6 8/15
72/98 + 98/15 is 5342/735.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 15/98 × 15 = 1080/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
98/15 = 98 × 98/15 × 98 = 9604/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1470 + 9604/1470 = 1080 + 9604/1470 = 10684/1470 - 10684/1470 simplified gives 5342/735
- So, 72/98 + 98/15 = 5342/735
In mixed form: 7197/735
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