Add 98/15 and 25/8
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3 1/8
98/15 + 25/8 is 1159/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120 - Add the two like fractions:
784/120 + 375/120 = 784 + 375/120 = 1159/120 - So, 98/15 + 25/8 = 1159/120
In mixed form: 979/120
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