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Add 81/98 and 25/15

1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 1 10/15

81/98 + 25/15 is 733/294.

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,
    81/98 = 81 × 15/98 × 15 = 1215/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/1470 + 2450/1470 = 1215 + 2450/1470 = 3665/1470
  5. 3665/1470 simplified gives 733/294
  6. So, 81/98 + 25/15 = 733/294
    In mixed form: 2145/294

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