Add 80/98 and 10/15
80/98 + 10/15 is 218/147.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 15/98 × 15 = 1200/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
10/15 = 10 × 98/15 × 98 = 980/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1470 + 980/1470 = 1200 + 980/1470 = 2180/1470 - 2180/1470 simplified gives 218/147
- So, 80/98 + 10/15 = 218/147
In mixed form: 171/147
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