Add 5/98 and 16/15
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 1/15
5/98 + 16/15 is 1643/1470.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
16/15 = 16 × 98/15 × 98 = 1568/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1470 + 1568/1470 = 75 + 1568/1470 = 1643/1470 - So, 5/98 + 16/15 = 1643/1470
In mixed form: 1173/1470
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