Add 72/9 and 98/15
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 6 8/15
72/9 + 98/15 is 218/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
72/9 = 72 × 5/9 × 5 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
98/15 = 98 × 3/15 × 3 = 294/45 - Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 294/45 = 360 + 294/45 = 654/45 - 654/45 simplified gives 218/15
- So, 72/9 + 98/15 = 218/15
In mixed form: 148/15
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