Add 98/15 and 1/25
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 1/25
98/15 + 1/25 is 493/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
98/15 = 98 × 5/15 × 5 = 490/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
1/25 = 1 × 3/25 × 3 = 3/75 - Add the two like fractions:
490/75 + 3/75 = 490 + 3/75 = 493/75 - So, 98/15 + 1/25 = 493/75
In mixed form: 643/75
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