Add 98/15 and 10/36
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 10/36
98/15 + 10/36 is 613/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
98/15 = 98 × 12/15 × 12 = 1176/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/180 + 50/180 = 1176 + 50/180 = 1226/180 - 1226/180 simplified gives 613/90
- So, 98/15 + 10/36 = 613/90
In mixed form: 673/90
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