Add 2/15 and 98/72
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 26/72
2/15 + 98/72 is 269/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 490/360 = 48 + 490/360 = 538/360 - 538/360 simplified gives 269/180
- So, 2/15 + 98/72 = 269/180
In mixed form: 189/180
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