Add 8/98 and 4/15
8/98 + 4/15 is 256/735.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
4/15 = 4 × 98/15 × 98 = 392/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1470 + 392/1470 = 120 + 392/1470 = 512/1470 - 512/1470 simplified gives 256/735
- So, 8/98 + 4/15 = 256/735
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