Add 9/98 and 12/15
9/98 + 12/15 is 437/490.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1470 + 1176/1470 = 135 + 1176/1470 = 1311/1470 - 1311/1470 simplified gives 437/490
- So, 9/98 + 12/15 = 437/490
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