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Add 98/15 and 18/4

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 4 2/4

98/15 + 18/4 is 331/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    98/15 = 98 × 4/15 × 4 = 392/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/60 + 270/60 = 392 + 270/60 = 662/60
  5. 662/60 simplified gives 331/30
  6. So, 98/15 + 18/4 = 331/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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