Add 98/15 and 2/36
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 2/36
98/15 + 2/36 is 593/90.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/180 + 10/180 = 1176 + 10/180 = 1186/180 - 1186/180 simplified gives 593/90
- So, 98/15 + 2/36 = 593/90
In mixed form: 653/90
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