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Add 98/15 and 15/18

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 15/18

98/15 + 15/18 is 221/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    98/15 = 98 × 6/15 × 6 = 588/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/90 + 75/90 = 588 + 75/90 = 663/90
  5. 663/90 simplified gives 221/30
  6. So, 98/15 + 15/18 = 221/30
    In mixed form: 711/30

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