Add 8/15 and 4/98
8/15 + 4/98 is 422/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
8/15 = 8 × 98/15 × 98 = 784/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1470 + 60/1470 = 784 + 60/1470 = 844/1470 - 844/1470 simplified gives 422/735
- So, 8/15 + 4/98 = 422/735
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