Add 98/15 and 16/21
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 16/21
98/15 + 16/21 is 766/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
98/15 = 98 × 7/15 × 7 = 686/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105 - Add the two like fractions:
686/105 + 80/105 = 686 + 80/105 = 766/105 - So, 98/15 + 16/21 = 766/105
In mixed form: 731/105
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