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Add 72/15 and 98/10

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 9 8/10

72/15 + 98/10 is 73/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    72/15 = 72 × 2/15 × 2 = 144/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    98/10 = 98 × 3/10 × 3 = 294/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/30 + 294/30 = 144 + 294/30 = 438/30
  5. 438/30 simplified gives 73/5
  6. So, 72/15 + 98/10 = 73/5
    In mixed form: 143/5

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