Add 98/8 and 10/15
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 10/15
98/8 + 10/15 is 155/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/120 + 80/120 = 1470 + 80/120 = 1550/120 - 1550/120 simplified gives 155/12
- So, 98/8 + 10/15 = 155/12
In mixed form: 1211/12
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